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Brighton boss Poyet: Zaha looked like a Man Utd player

Brighton boss Gus Poyet admits Manchester United have a potential worldbeater on their hands in Wilfried Zaha.

Zaha struck twice to help Crystal Palace beat Brighton in the promotion playoffs semifinal.

"He was the player Manchester United saw could become a world star," said Brighton manager Poyet. "Until last night against us, he was not a £15m player but sometimes the good players stand up on big occasions. He did that."

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