Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phiippe Mateta says he enjoys playing for the Eagles support.

Mateta appreciates the relationship.

He told the club's website: “I like to play with the fans in mind, because the fans come for us.

“I want to play with them. I like to clap my hands and to see them clap their hands to win the game.

“You can't quite speak to them [mid-game], but I like to feel something with them. A relationship with the fans. They don't come to see us just to be serious, and for us to be serious and do the job solemnly. They pay! They put some money down to come, and they are much happier when we do it for them.

“I like to build a relationship with the fans, and that is why I ask them to say 'boom' when I score." We ask if he has any plans to roll out a new celebration for the future, but the answer is emphatic. “No – I've been doing this since I was young!

“I will always keep it – particularly in Selhurst, because it has started to be very loud now. They make a big noise. When I hear the 'boom', it's always good for me." We can't argue with that – but does he have any advice for Palace's younger players who hope to be unveiling a goal celebration at some time soon?