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Jack Hinshelwood expressed his delight after returning from injury to score in Brighton’s Conference League win over Kauno Zalgiris.
Participating in European competition for just the second time, Brighton started their Conference League campaign with a 4-0 win at the Amex Stadium.
Georginio Rutter broke the deadlock in the 41st minute before also assisting Hinshelwood before half-time, and the Frenchman scored again after the break before Matt O’Riley wrapped up the win.
It was as dominant a performance as Fabian Hurzeler could have hoped for, with the Seagulls producing 4.02 expected goals (xG) from 35 shots while restricting their opponents to just 0.04 from four attempts.
In-form midfielder Pascal Gross created nine chances, the most by a player for a Premier League side since Martin Odegaard created 10 for Arsenal against Man Utd in January 2025.
Only Barcelona (43) and Bayern Munich (30) have scored more goals in all competitions this season than Brighton (29) among clubs in Europe’s big-five leagues, and Hinshelwood was glad to return after an ankle injury.
“It’s nice to just be back with the boys,” he told TNT Sports.
29 – Only Barcelona (43) and Bayern Munich (30) have scored more goals in all competitions this season than Brighton (29) among clubs in Europe’s big-five leagues. Entertainers. https://t.co/gavznq5OUA
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“They have been on such a good run, and I have really missed it out there, so to be back out there tonight, fighting for this badge which I love doing is the main thing tonight.
“Fair play to Kauno Zalgiris, they came and made it difficult for us. We had to stay patient and I think we did that well.
“Georginio with a great goal and then to set me up as well he done really well. I think it was a really professional performance, we had to work for it, but it was a job well done.”
Brighton’s fourth goal was assisted by 18-year-old debutant Younes Ibrahim, who earned high praise from Hinshelwood.
“Shout out to Younes for coming on for his debut,” added Hinshelwood.
“He has been training really well and he deserved it. He has a good attitude and is a good lad.”
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