Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was able to laugh off his clash with Max Lowe during victory at Sheffield United.

Lowe shoved the 76 year-old when tussling for the ball in the technical area, though the row was soon diffused.

“It took me a bit by surprise, I suppose I don't take many challenges these days at my age, so it took me by surprise," Hodgson said of the incident.

“It was nothing at all and immediately afterwards Max Lowe looked over and we smiled at each other.

"He obviously realised he hadn't done a lot to hurt me and I was probably a bit surprised I have got the energy to react in the way I did."