Ankergren has started all of Brighton's league games this season

Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Casper Ankergren does not believe there is extra pressure on the team, despite being top of League One.

At the halfway stage of the season the Seagulls lie four points clear at the top, with games in hand.

The 31-year-old Dane told BBC Sussex: "I don't think there's massive pressure on us. I don't feel it.

"People in Brighton want to see us win but I don't think they put enormous pressure on us which we can't handle."

He added: "It's important we keep doing the same things and not change it too much.

"We need to do the basics right and I'm sure we will win more games than we lose."

The former Brondby man was promoted from League One with Leeds last season and is targeting a repeat success.

"To get two promotions on the trot would be fantastic," he continued.

"You want to look back on your career and have achieved something. That's very important to me."

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