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Hodgson pinpoints Benteke characteristic behind form

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson commended striker Christian Benteke’s season while speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of Palace’s clash with Aston Villa.

Benteke, who has scored eight goals in 29 appearances so far for the Eagles this season, has been a crucial part of the squad this season.

Hodgson praised the striker’s form at times in 20/21, along with his mental resolve.

“He does deserve a lot of credit for what he's done. These are things only he can help himself with. We can help him with retaining our faith and giving him the support and backing, and I'm sure when he looks back on it he'll say that we did do that.