Hodgson talks Meyer, Benteke, Sakho and Ayew

Roy Hodgson was delighted with his side's performance at Ashton Gate this afternoon, with the manager seeing five goals from five different goalscorers and a clean sheet.

Speaking post-match, the Eagles manager had plenty to say about the various positives to emerge from the 90 minutes:

"I thought there were some very good things in the game today, not least our play in the final third, in and around the penalty box, good movement, good ideas and what’s more the finishing was there to match.

"We created a lot of chances so I think the five goals was probably a fair return.

"[I am] pleased with the composure we showed in controlling the game but we are still a little bit rusty and one or two…