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Eze positive on fitness, reveals Hodgson's instructions and how linking-up with Zaha felt

New Crystal Palace signing Eberechi Eze featured for 45 minutes in the Eagles' game against Charlton Athletic - his first start for the club.

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Eze's performance will have encouraged fans, teammates and coaches alike, with the 22-year-old injecting energy and sting into Palace's front line.

Cutting a relaxed figure with Palace TV post-match, he reflected on the clash, his fitness and arrival in SE25.

"It was good," he said, explaining how he found the game. "[I] enjoyed it. Linking with the attacking players was fun, it was good for me to get my fitness up and it’s just been a good performance.