'Hinshelwood has got a mature head on his shoulders'

Former Brighton defender Guy Butters says Jack Hinshelwood is being afforded the opportunity to "play with more freedom" in his new attacking role under Fabian Hurzeler.

Having played in a predominantly defensive midfield role for the majority of the season, and deputising at right back on occasion, the 20-year-old played further forward in Saturday's 2-0 win at Brentford.

He came close with two fine efforts and saw his cross lead to the Seagulls' second goal.

"He's grown up around the football environment with his family," Butters told the Albion Unlimited podcast.

"His dad, uncles and granddad will have had a huge impact on him.

"He's come into the game naturally. It's not a surprise being around football players and around football stadiums.

"He's got a mature head on his shoulders. He's played very well this season.

"He can play in a number of positions, it's just trying to find out where he is best.

"He's played in central midfield and filled in at right back.

"For now, he is relishing playing in the number 10 role and having that leash off him to play with more freedom and go forward. "

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