Hodgson explains decision to make 8 substitutes in 'definite test' v Millwall

In each of Crystal Palace's three pre-season friendlies so far, Roy Hodgson has made a host of changes to his team as the game enters its final 25 minutes.

The experienced Palace manager has handed valuable minutes to a range of Academy prospects, ending the Eagles' game against Millwall with six non-first-team players on the pitch.

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Speaking with Palace TV following his side's 1-0 victory over the Lions, Hodgson explained why he has made such wholesale changes in three consecutive clashes.

"Luckily the [Millwall] game was played in the right way," he began by saying. "There was nobody complaining about any knocks, which was good. Scott Dann has played 60-odd minutes a couple of…