Van Aanholt: "When Cahill talks, everybody listens"

Patrick van Aanholt has praised the influence of Gary Cahill in the Crystal Palace dressing room, as he commends the feeling of togetherness among the squad.

“When Gary Cahill starts speaking, we all listen,” he told Premier League Productions. “The man has won everything – what a great career he’s had.

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“He’s a great, great leader. He’s won the Champions League, the Europa League, he won the Premier League with Chelsea. When he starts speaking, everyone listens.”

Van Aanholt also praised the community feeling around the club, which he says started the moment he put pen to paper on his contract.

“From the moment I signed here, I felt welcomed into the family,” he said. “I want to carry…