Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke was left frustrated after their 0-0 draw with Everton.

Benteke felt that the south Londoners should've taken all three points but was full of praise for the Eagles' performance.

"I think the first half they had a couple of great chances but we came back into the game in the second half; we were playing a little bit higher and we at least deserved a goal.

"We played against a great side, a top six side. If we look at our second half we have to bring that next weekend away [from home] and we have to keep going, as we were sharper and stronger in the second half."

Benteke closed out his post-match interview with a few words on teammate, Wilfried Zaha, with the Ivorian starting on the bench this afternoon after a late return from the Africa Cup of Nations: "I know how big he has been for this team and this club. I think that this chapter of his transfer is behind him; he is a professional, he didn't argue at all, he showed what he can do and hopefully he is now going to be back to his best."