FORMER Colchester United academy youngster Todd Miller has signed a new contract with Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who left the U's to join the Seagulls in July 2019, has penned a new one-year deal with the South Coast club.

Miller has made 19 Premier League 2 appearances for Brighton this campaign, scoring four goals and contributing four assists.

He became Colchester's youngest-ever first-team player when he came on for Courtney Senior in a League Two game at Exeter City in March, 2019 at the age of 16 years and 166 days.

It was Miller's only first-team appearance for the U's and he surpassed the previous record set by Lindsay Smith by 48 days.

 

Miller told the Brighton website: “I am delighted to sign for another year. I’ve had a really good season, I have played a lot of games and I want to build on that.

“I’ve played in a few different positions this season which I’ve enjoyed and I’ve learned more about the game.

“The under-23s environment under Andrew Crofts is similar to the first team, which is good preparation if we get the opportunity to make the step up.

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"I get on really well with him on both a personal and professional level and I know he will help me kick on again next season.

“It was good to end the season on a high with the Sussex Senior Cup final win, it reflected the togetherness in the team.”