Ankergren made 46 appearances for Brighton last season

Brighton goalkeeper Casper Ankergren has praised the defensive solidity that has marked their start to the season.

The Seagulls, who sit top of the Championship, have kept clean sheets in half of their league games.

The 31-year-old told BBC Sussex: "It's fantastic. It's a credit to the whole team. It starts with the strikers and we're all trying to do our best.

"People are throwing their bodies on the line. It's a great attitude and it's the right way to defend."

He added: "We're doing well, and we have to keep doing it."

Brighton remained top of the league after beating Bristol City 1-0 on Saturday.

The former Leeds United keeper says getting back to winning ways was crucial after the international break.

"It was very important," he continued. "We were on a roll before, when you maybe don't want to have a break.

"We've won straight away, so that is fantastic."

A trip to big-spending Leicester is next up for Albion, and the Dane is anticipating a challenging encounter.

"It will be difficult for us," Ankergren said. "We'll have to show what we're made of.

"It'll probably be the biggest test so far for us in the league."

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