Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says he is excited by the potential of summer signing Max Meyer.

The German international midfielder, who joined from Schalke on a three-year deal, came off the bench in their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool.

"He is similar to a lot of the players that seem to be coming into the game at the top level here," Hodgson said.

"Kante was obviously one but we have now seen the Keitas, Torreiras and these type of players come that many years ago would have been considered too small, or not robust enough but their qualities mean they are more than big enough to play.

"I think we have signed a player who seems to be finding a position in many teams in the league."