Zamora: I'm a different player now

The striker has returned to the south coast on a free transfer following his release from QPR, signing a one-year contract to complete his return 12 years after his departure for Tottenham.

He scored 83 goals in 136 games for Brighton between 2000 and 2003 before his transfer to Spurs. Since then he has earned two England caps and largely remained in the Premier League with West Ham, Fulham - where he played a significant role in their unexpected run to the 2010 Europa League final - and QPR.

For all of his improvement and experience, however, he believes he is no longer as "prolific" a goalscorer as he was during his first spell with Brighton and that his strength now comes in being a focal point for the team.

"My game has changed a bit and it's probably not as prolific as I would like, but I hope to bring a lot to the team, in terms of holding the ball up and bringing other players into the game," Zamora told the club's official website.

"I will take one game at a time, and aim to do as well as I can.

"Hopefully all the new players can gel and we can do well. Promotion is key, we're here to get promoted, so that's got to be our aim and we'll try to do that.

"The aim has to be to try to get into the play-offs, or better. Once you get into the play-offs, then anything can happen.

"If you're going to be successful, you've got to show togetherness as a team. It's also down to having the ability not to lose, and to put your body on the line. Hopefully we can do that and be a tough team to beat."