Chris Hughton: “I genuinely feel we will be better for this season (just gone), albeit at a lower level.
“I think the confidence generated from this season will stand us in good stead.
“What we have had this season is a team playing with a lot of confidence. We know we’ve been doing it at a different level but you would rather have that bit of confidence and momentum than not.
“Now we want to build on it. We’re aware it’s a tough league we’re going into and we’ll have to strengthen in some areas.”