The under-21s midfielder is on international duty with England under-18s after helping his club win the Premier League 2 title.
Howell featured in a No.10 role as the Seagulls beat Manchester United in the play-off final having previously got past Ipswich, West Ham and Spurs in the knockout stage.
He is known as a clever playmaker, be in that central role or drifting in from the right.
But he has also shown a different side to his game – and it was notable in the PL2 final.
On at least two occasions, he drew appreciative cheers and applause from fans by working back to make tackles.
Now under-21s head coach Shannon Ruth has said that sort of work-rate is an aspect of the West Sussex youngster’s repertoire which can be overlooked.
Ruth told The Argus: “Sometimes Harry can be misunderstood.
“He is very often a high-output player.
“Maybe sometimes because there will be moments in the game where he's walking, it gives you the impression that he doesn't work hard.
“But, if I showed you the iPad, often his high-speed running is one of the highest in the team.
“I think what we saw (in the play-off final) from Harry was probably someone that had played the last four games in a bit of rhythm and a real key part of the team.”
Howell had fleeting opportunities in the first team this season, including a start at home to Crystal Palace and a goal in the Carabao Cup win at Barnsley.
He was named in a 23-man England group for friendlies in Cyprus against Greece on Thursday and the host nation on Sunday.