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Kelvin Jack wants to move a step closer to his Premiership dream with Albion.


The Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper had an untroubled debut as the Seagulls cantered to a 2-0 friendly win at Bognor last night.

Jack still has a year left on his contract with Dundee but was cleared for a trial after being recommended by former West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. He can go a step towards making the move more permanent by impressing in Saturday's run out at Colchester United.

Jack, fresh from playing in the Gold Cup with his country, said: "Shaka is a good mate of mine. He suggested I come here and see how it goes. It's a good opportunity and I decided to grasp it with both hands.

"Shaka has set the standard for goalkeepers in Trinidad and Tobago. He's the only goalkeeper to play in the Premiership so far and that's an achievement for a small country like ours.

"England is the place to play football. It's the most exciting league in the world and a move south would definitely appeal to me."

Jack has been working with Seagulls goalkeeping coach John Keeley and manager Mark McGhee said: "He wasn't asked any questions last night. I think it will be different at Colchester."

Jack's compatriot and former Dundee colleague Brent Sancho should play in defence at Layer Road after missing last night's game with a hamstring strain.