By Will Jago

Albion under-18s fought back from a two goal deficit to beat Millwall 3-2 in torrential rain at the University of Sussex.

The Seagulls found themselves 2-0 down within 25 minutes after a slow start, but goals from Leon Redwood, George Barker and Conor Hider provided a hard-earned three points.

Having fallen behind to goals from John Marquis and Grant Ludford, Redwood pulled one back for Albion after cutting in off the right wing to drive the ball home left footed from 18 yards, with a little help from a deflection.

In the 71st minute 15-year-old schoolboy Tom Vickers won a great tackle in midfield before sliding the ball through for Barker, which he neatly tucked away to equalise for the Seagulls.

Barker then turned provider with ten minutes remaining, crossing for his striking partner Hider to head the ball into the net and complete the fight-back.

A delighted Vic Bragg said, "Although we didn't start too brightly and were disappointed to concede two goals, we were really pleased with the boys.

"Millwall were a big strong side and played to their strengths, but we kept passing the ball and continued to play good football, in difficult conditions."

Bragg was also complimentary about Vickers, who made his debut for the under-18s.

"We were really pleased with him when he came on. He was strong and showed tenacity to win a great tackle to set up the second goal."

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Albion: (4-4-2) Godfrey; Hall, Sheriff, Dunk (Cooper 75), Stray; Redwood (Vickers 60), Caskey, Hayward, James Smith; Hider, Barker. Sub not used: James (GK), Woodley.