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'It was about being ready when the gaffer needs me': Substitute Christian Benteke expresses delight after scoring late winner to help Crystal Palace beat Brighton

Christian Benteke has revealed that he was determined to step up when Roy Hodgson needed him after scoring a dramatic late winner for Crystal Palace against Brighton.

With the sides level at 1-1, Benteke entered the fray as a substitute in the 75th minute and he proceeded to score the winner with a volley in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Benteke was jubilant at the full-time whistle having helped Palace win a game which Brighton had dominated.

Christian Benteke revealed that he was eager to step up when Roy Hodgson needed him

Christian Benteke's 95th-minute goal gave Crystal Palace the ultimate smash-and-grab victory to beat dominant Brighton 2-1 at the Amex Stadium.