Joel Lynch has been rewarded for his progress with Albion by further England recognition.

The teenage defender has been put on standby for England under-19s for the European Championships elite qualifying tournament in Belgium next month.

The squad for matches against the host nation, Northern Ireland and Serbia and Montenegro between May 18 and 22 includes young Premierships stars like Manchester City defender Micah Richards and Middlesbrough striker Lee Cattermole.

Lynch, 18, was selected for the game against Slovakia in February but had to withdraw due to a clash with Albion's FA Youth Cup quarter-final at Newcastle.

The Brighton-born prospect, who scored his first senior goal at Ipswich last month, is expected to make his 16th Championship start of the year at leftback in Sunday's closing fixture for the relegated Seagulls at home to Stoke (1.30pm).

Lynch and his youth team-mates will be presented with the Youth Alliance South East Conference trophy at Withdean on Sunday.

Ticket prices for the Stoke game have been slashed to £15 for adults and £12.50 under-16s in the south stand and new east stand.

Children under ten accompanied by an adult can watch the match for £1 in the new Legal and General family stand.