Part of the reason why Ferguson was rated so highly less than 50 games into his Premier League career was his all-round ability. He is a centre-forward who is comfortable scoring with his right or left and has a catalogue of great headed goals using his tall frame (6ft/183cm).

Graham Potter would not be drawn into discussing whether West Ham might seek to sign Evan Ferguson on a permanent deal if his six-month loan from Brighton goes well. “It’s not about that, really,” the West Ham manager explained.