Roy Hodgson has hailed Andros Townsend’s impact at Crystal Palace, saying he cannot do much more than he is currently.
The 27-year old winger, who is aiming to score more goals this season, has already scored twice – the same amount he managed last campaign.
Both goals were against West Brom in the Carabao Cup, meaning the former Tottenham and Newcastle wide-man has yet to score in the Premier League.
However, Hodgson isn’t worried, and has claimed that he is happy with Townsend’s all-round contribution so far this season.
Talking ahead of his side’s clash against Chelsea on Sunday, Hodgson said:
Well he can’t do more than he does, which is work very hard on his game and the tactical side of the game that we work on, and to give his all, that’s all he can do.
The fact is we are creating chances and with the quality of players we have, I am sure they will be converted sooner rather than later.
But it is good to hear the players are accepting that responsibility and taking on that accountability, and I find that very consoling to know that the messages we are preaching are getting across and the players are taking responsibility.
He has been an ever present since I have been here, because his work rate, his endeavour, his determination and his professionalism has been an enormous help in last season’s fight for survival, and it will be an important factor for us this season as we try to move up the table.
