Barnes has scored nine goals in 22 league appearances for Brighton this season

Brighton and Hove Albion striker Ashley Barnes says he will accept playing a substitute role at the club.

The 21-year-old has come off the bench in the last four matches and scored a late winner against Exeter on Monday.

He told BBC Sussex: "The squad is amazing and the gaffer [Gus Poyet] makes the decisions.

"We all stick by that and there's no complaints. You can't do much more than what I did and come on and score. I'm happy whatever he decides to do."

Meanwhile Barnes has praised strike partner Glenn Murray, who has scored six goals in his last four games.

"Without a doubt he's a fantastic striker to play with," Barnes said.

"You see his qualities in training and you know what he is going to do in game situations."

Brighton, who have a six point lead at the top of League One, welcome Portsmouth in the FA Cup on Saturday.

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