Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson was delighted with Jean-Philippe Mateta after his hat-trick in their Carabao Cup win at Plymouth Argyle.

Odsonne Edouard also scored for the 4-2 second round win at Home Park.

“We know [Mateta] can do that," Hodgson said in his post-match press conference. “When he gets in those positions, we know he's got that composure and ability to strike the ball very well.

“I was very pleased with his and Eddy's [Edouard's] goal as well: getting across people at the near-post and scoring from those crosses.

“I thought we were very dangerous when we made the changes from those crossing situations. I am delighted for [Mateta].

“He has waited a long time to get a first-team opportunity from the start. Today he had it, and I'm sure he will be knocking on my door tomorrow telling me: 'I told you how good I was!'

“It's nice to have [two strikers scoring]. I thought Edouard was very good as well. it is good to know we have two good players like that, which is what we're going to need going forwards."