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Hodgson lauds Zaha and defence after Norwich success

Roy Hodgson has praised the performances of Wilfried Zaha over recent weeks, drawing attention to the Ivorian’s deep-rooted connections with the club.

After a convincing display against Norwich City in which Crystal Palace won 2-0, Hodgson commented on the talismanic winger in his post-match press conference.

When asked if Zaha had changed the match, Hodgson said: “He’s done that in the last few games. He was even better against Wolves than today. He was good today but against Wolves he was even better. He had an excellent game.

“At the start of the season, the first two games really, he wasn’t perhaps the Wilf we know and love but since that time he has been the Wilf that we know and love.