Brighton goal-scorer Glenn Murray says his side deserved the point in their draw against Southampton

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Glenn Murray was satisfied with Brighton's 1-1 draw against south-coast rivals Southampton.

The in-form Seagulls forward netted his third goal in two matches to secure a point for the hosts, cancelling out Steven Davis' early opener for Saints.

'I think at points in the second half we pushed them,' Murray told Sky Sports.

Glenn Murray, celebrating with his teammates, says his side deserved a point against Saints

He added: 'It ebbed and flowed and maybe we were hanging on a bit at the end. But I think 1-1 is a fair result.

'It was important we scored early in the second half. We pushed them for the win, but in the end we couldn't quite get it and settled for a draw.'

Murray followed up his brace at West Ham in Brighton's last Premier League outing by heading home Pascal Gross' cross in the 52nd minute.

The 34-year-old striker scored a well-timed header to peg back Southampton 

Murray could have doubled his tally and given Brighton the lead with a chance late on 

The 34-year-old has taken his chance in Chris Hughton's starting line-up following the absence of the suspended Tomer Hemed.

'I can't do much more, but it is about the team and getting points in the Premier League, whoever plays,' Murray added.

Gross, a summer signing from Ingolstadt, provided another fine assist as he caught the eye again.

'It is all right at the moment,' he said. 'But you can improve every time.

'We want to improve as a team and also as a player. I am happy with a good start and I want to go forward.'