Roberto De Zerbi believes Brighton fully merit a place in Europe next season as they prepare to continue their quest with a "tough, tough game" against relegation-threatened Everton.
Alexis Mac Allister fired Brighton to sixth in the Premier League and dent Manchester United's Champions League hopes.
Roberto De Zerbi credited Brighton's Wembley agony as the stimulus for Saturday's history-making 6-0 Premier League demolition of Wolves.
Brighton ended a difficult week on a major high by emphatically reigniting their European push with a history-making 6-0 demolition of Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
Manchester United set up an FA Cup final clash with Manchester City after beating Brighton on penalties in the semi-finals on Sunday.
Chelsea slumped to a third consecutive defeat under Frank Lampard as Brighton produced a superb display at Stamford Bridge to enhance their credentials as European contenders with a 2-1 victory.