White hot on his Peterborough United debut

Ben White impressed both managers when making his Posh debut in a 5-0 FA Cup drubbing at Middlesbrough last weekend.

Posh boss Steve Evans raved about White’s ability on the ball and the way he read the game, while Boro boss Tony Pulis was also full of praise for the young Brighton centre-back.

“Tony said I’d worked a minor miracle getting Ben in,” Evans remarked. “He was that impressed with him.

“Ben was excellent given it was his first game and he was facing a very expensive forward line. He will be a top player for us.”

White chose Posh ahead of several other League One clubs after spending last season on loan with Newport County.

“I spoke to a lot of managers who wanted me,” White revealed. “But Peterborough seemed the most suitable club for me at this stage of my career.

“I loved playing for Newport. I loved the idea of playing competitive matches when the result really mattered. Nothing beats that winning feeling. You don’t always get that in under 23 football.

“I went back to Brighton in the summer as fourth choice centre-back, but I have learnt a lot from the likes of Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk.

“It’s time for me to kick on again and play some games at a good standard. I want to play against the best players and see how I get on.

“I like to think I’m calm, cool and comfortable on the ball, I’m not a shouter by any means.

“I like to think I lead by example.”

White has made just two senior appearances for Brighton, both in the League Cup in 2016.

Ben White.