Murray highlights defensive issues

Former Albion striker Glenn Murray said Albion captain Lewis Dunk could have done better for Tottenham’s opening goal in the FA Cup against Brighton.

AlbionstartedquitebrightlybutitwasSpurswhotookthe lead when Adam Webster was caught dithering on the ball as Tottenham pressed with serious intent.

The ball fell to Harry Kane who advanced forward and curled home a superb effort from the edge of the box and into the top comer.

Murray however felt Dunk - who was making his first appearance since December following a knee injury - should have closed Kane down earlier anddeniedtheEnglandstriker space and time to pick his spot.

Speaking on ITV4, Murray said: “They [Spurs] came out from the start of the game and really pressed Brighton, they feltthatwasanareawherethey could get at them.

“Therewereacoupleofindividual errors. Dunk could have got closer and he also caused a block for Sanchez that gave Harry Kane the chance to curl itroundhiminthattopcorner.

“When you give people that muchtimeontheedgeofthearea the inevitable will happen.”

It was 2-0 11 minutes later and there was a large amount of fortune involved.

Emerson Royal ploughed a lone furrow down the right andhiscross,withnooneinthe box, deflected off Solly March and over Robert Sanchez.

Murray added: “I can’t give Royal too much credit here. It was good play down the right and Royal gets away but Solly March recovers well and dangles his leg.

“But how this went up and over Rob Sanchez. With Sanchez jumping and his arm up, he’s 10 foot tall and still the ball dips in. It’s a freak goal.”

Albion had their chances with Neal Maupay slicing wide with his left foot when well placed and Jakub Moder blazing over from the edge of the box.

“They created two really good opportunities in the first half, With Moder and Maupay. If they fall to Son or Kane then it’s 2-2 and that’s the difference,” said Murray.