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Pardew anticipates battle of the Belgians

Alan Pardew said that Christian Benteke has "brought assurance" to his Crystal Palace team this season, ahead of their game against Everton.

Christian Benteke and Romelu Lukaku will provide a "great sub-plot" when Crystal Palace take on Everton, according to Eagles manager Alan Pardew.

The Belgian strikers have been in good form of late, with Benteke scoring twice in his last four appearances for Palace, while Lukaku has netted four in his last five for Everton.

Connor Wickham and Fraizer Campbell are also battling for a place in the Palace strike force, and Pardew paid tribute to Benteke's influence on his squad.