Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes that Wilfried Zaha's pace makes him a smart choice for the England squad for Euro2016.

The 23-year old has failed to earn a call-up with the Three Lions after the two caps he earned in 2012 but Pardew feels he possesses qualities that Roy Hodgson could do with in France this summer.

"I can't think of anyone in the England squad who can actually beat someone from a standing start quite like Wilf," said Pardew after Zaha scored the winner against Stoke City in the FA Cup on the weekend.

"I think that will be a nice attribute to have either in the starting XI or on the bench, because when you come to the level they're going to be playing at European Championship, you do need someone to go past someone.

"I look at the wide players and they're more give and go sort of players – speed and running and passing – whereas Wilf will take people on and beat people."