Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was delighted with Jefferson Lerma for victory at Sheffield United.

Lerma impressed on debut for the 1-0 win.

“He was outstanding – outstanding," Hodgson said in his post-match press conference. “He is an outstanding player, really good.

“He was everywhere – all over the field. Defensively he was excellent, and he also had a really good game going forwards. He must have been really happy with his debut and his day's work.

“We were impressed with him in the two matches in the United States as well, but this is his first real game for Crystal Palace in the Premier League and he came out of it with flying colours."