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Everton forward Kevin Mirallas sets out how to stop Christian Benteke as Belgian targets Europa League spot

Kevin Mirallas has said that stopping the supply line to Belgium team-mate Christian Benteke will be crucial if Everton are to continue their resurgence at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Mirallas will be part of an Everton side in high spirits when they travel to south London this weekend, after the emphatic 4-0 win over Manchester City at Goodison Park last Sunday.

The Belgian scored and provided an assist in his favoured position as a second striker, but Mirallas is wary of the threat Christian Benteke possesses as the focal point of Palace's attack.

Kevin Mirallas will focus on helping Everton cause problems in the attacking third on Saturday
Kevin Mirallas will focus on helping Everton cause problems in the attacking third on Saturday
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has a good goalscoring record against Everton
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has a good goalscoring record against Everton
Mirallas and Benteke are regularly part of Belgium squad's assembled in international windows
Mirallas and Benteke are regularly part of Belgium squad's assembled in international windows

'If you play hard against him, he doesn't like it,' the 29-year-old Mirallas told Everton's official website.