Crystal Palace youngster Luke Dreher is eager to build on praise from manager Frank de Boer.

The 18-year-old earned praise from the new Palace boss after taking part in training earlier on this summer.

But he suffered an ankle injury soon after and told the Croydon Advertiser: "I was really pleased about that and I think I impressed him in the few sessions I did have.

"Obviously I will be looking to keep impressing him. We know that he likes to give young players a chance, so it gives everyone encouragement.

"He has been very good. He is hands on and very involved in the sessions, and that helps trying to get his point across. Coming from Ajax, he wants to try and implement that style and I think that is really beneficial to all the players.

"He is such a big name in the game and everyone has the utmost respect for him.

"I think that now if you are good enough and patient enough, the lads believe that you will get a chance.

"It is about proving to him in training and in the games, and I think he will be down at most of our games this year, it is about proving to him that you deserve that chance."