Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes hailed the performance of Ebe Eze after victory over Bournemouth.

Eze struck both goals for the 2-0 win on Saturday.

Hughes told Palace TV: “It was nice to get a start after a few months. I think overall we controlled the game well.

“We know they [Bournemouth] have gone under the radar a little bit this season – they're a very good team – and I think we nullified their threats, and then obviously we've got the attacking talent that comes through.

“He [Eze] is different class. He has been all season. The attacking talent we've got is frightening and when they're on their game, not many teams can live with them.

“Defensively, they've been fantastic as well. It goes under the radar but all the attacking players, defensively, have complemented us really well."

Hughes said of his own performance this season: “[It's] nothing really specific – I just do what I've been doing in training.

“We've got a brilliant squad here so it's hard to get through into the starting XI, but thankfully I had my chance today and it's gone quite well.

“I think there's a great balance throughout the team. It all bodes well when everyone's pulling in the same direction. The manager's clarified everyone's jobs so it makes life easier for all of us."