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Wilfried Zaha still dreams about playing Champions League football, admits Roy Hodson with Crystal Palace boss expecting another fight to keep their talisman at Selhurst Park in the summer

Roy Hodgson expects Crystal Palace will again face a fight to keep Wilfried Zaha this summer and believes the club's top goalscorer retains his ambition of wanting to play in the Champions League.

The Eagles will get a glimpse at life after their talismanic attacker on Monday when they visit Leeds without the 28-year-old.

Zaha sustained a hamstring injury in last week's win over Newcastle and Palace will attempt to secure a third straight win despite missing their nine-goal hitman.

Roy Hodgson says Wilfried Zaha still has hopes of playing Champions League football
Crystal Palace have previously rejected bids from Arsenal and Everton for the Ivory Coast star

Interest in the academy graduate remains high despite the Ivory Coast international signing a long-term deal at Selhurst Park three years ago, while the club rejected offers from Arsenal and Everton in the summer of 2019.