Fabian Huerzeler gave his Albion side high marks for a big pre-season win.

But he said there are still things to improve after a 5-1 success over Kashima Antlers.

A superb finish from Yankuba Minteh gave the Seagulls a narrow half-time lead.

They changed all ten outfield players at the break and increased their tally in whirlwind fashion though Jeremy Sarmiento, Yasin Ayari and an Amario Cozier-Duberry double.

Head coach Huerzeler said: “We are happy with the result.

“I think, even though it’s a test game, every win gives you self confidence.

“That is to the team or to the individual player if has a good performance.

“I think it was not everything perfect with how we played and how we defend.

“But what I saw was a team who suffered for each other, who show a togetherness on the pitch.

“When we lost the ball, everyone did counter-pressing, came as quickly as possible behind the ball.

“There were quite a lot of positive things.

“The (Antlers) goal at the end makes me a little bit not angry but disappointed, because I think a clean sheet is always good, especially for Jason (Steele).

“There are still things to improve and we will continue tomorrow.