Gary Cahill came in for praise from Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson after his return to the Premier League.
The centre-back earned his first minutes of the season by playing the full match against Brighton & Hove Albion, and Hodgson took the chance when asked to explain his defensive and leadership qualities.
"First of all he’s a very, very good defender," the manager said. "His position is very good, he’s exceptionally good in the air, he’s a strong challenger for the ball and a very good blocker of the ball.