Paul Rogers is prepared to return to his roots to continue playing the game he adores.

Albion's veteran captain started life in non-League with Sutton United and he could go back to that level once his League career is over.

"I think I would have to be honest," Rogers revealed. "If you like football you like football and you will play at whatever standard you can, although obviously I want to play in the League for as long as possible."

Rogers, 36, could hardly have made a better start under new boss Peter Taylor after he was left out of the starting line-up by caretakers Bob Booker and Martin Hinshelwood for the win at Huddersfield.

He was recalled for Taylor's first match against Oldham at Withdean last Saturday, when Richard Carpenter was sidelined by a throat infection.

Rogers responded with his first goal since April 10 early on to launch a comfortable 3-0 victory.

"The way they played at Huddersfield if Richard had been free from illness I think we would have kept the same team," he admitted.

"Chippy was poorly in training on the Thursday and didn't train on the Friday, so I had an inkling. It was nice to play and it was a great result for us."

Rogers was relegated to the bench again against one of his old clubs Notts County in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Meadow Lane after Carpenter recovered from his illness.

He played a part in the Seagulls' rescue act, coming on with Dirk Lehmann when they were still 2-1 behind.

The Portsmouth-born midfielder, Micky Adams' first signing for the Seagulls, is into his 11th season in the pro game, so he is accustomed to managerial change.

The number of different bosses he has played under is well into double figures.

"He (Taylor) is obviously a good coach," Rogers said. "Nothing has really changed in that respect.

"He made some good points at half- time against Oldham, things we should look out for. Obviously the lads respect him for what he has done.

"I have played under plenty of managers and you get used to it. You have to prove yourself all over again and that's not just me but everyone.

"Micky brought nearly all of us in and now the new gaffer has to decide if he fancies us, so training has been pretty lively."