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Hodgson impressed by Sorloth after Norwegian striker sinks Swansea



Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2018 by PA

Hodgson impressed by Sorloth after Norwegian striker sinks Swansea

Roy Hodgson hailed Alexander Sorloth’s progress after the Norwegian striker sent Crystal Palace in to the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Sorloth, a £9million January signing from Danish club FC Midtjylland, scored his first goal in English football as his 70th-minute left-footed effort saw off Swansea 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.

“I thought Alexander was very good,” Hodgson said of the 22-year-old.

“He worked very hard, got his goal, and his physical statistics were off the charts.

“He has been making steady improvements in the time he has been with us.

“He got an injury but he works very hard at his game. We are pleased we have that option of a centre-forward of his type, someone like Christian Benteke.”

Jason Puncheon wore the Palace armband as the midfielder played his first game since last December.

It was also the 32-year-old’s first appearance since he was fined and given community service in June for his part in a brawl outside a nightclub.

“His state of mind was fine,” Hodgson said.

“He’s a good professional and I’ve no problem with that at all.

“He wants to play more and I’ve told him I can’t guarantee that because it’s in midfield that we are at our most competitive.

“But this performance improved his chance of playing.

“If he insists he wants to be playing week-in week-out I can’t guarantee that, but he’s still a good player and was important in our victory.

“I’m very happy with the result because in football you have enough bad days.

“This was a good win against a more than a bona fide opponent because Swansea are a good side.”

Swansea manager Graham Potter selected a youthful side against their Premier League opponents with the average age of his starting XI below 23.

Five players made their debut and another two started for the first time.

“Credit to the players – they understood it was an opportunity for them and they showed what they are about,” Potter said.

“They brought their personality and quality to the game, which is not easy against a team with good players.

“Everything you want from a coach’s perspective was there.

“It was a good exercise for us and it was a good night in terms of demonstrating that we want to provide an opportunity for the players who are here.”

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