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Aston Villa boss Smith hails two-goal hero Trezeguet and El Mohamady after Crystal Palace display

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has praised Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan and Ahmed El Mohamady for their five-star performances against Crystal Palace.

The Egypt internationals were at their best to help the Claret and Blue Army secure a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in Sunday’s Premier League game.

Trezeguet showed he has fully adapted to the English top-flight with his heroic display at Villa Park after arriving in England last summer from Turkish Super Lig side Kasu0131mpasa.

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The forward put his side in front, moments before the half-time break and then completed his brace in the second half with another fine finish.