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23 February 2021
Christian Benteke said he was “ready” to come on and make an impact yesterday, and boy was he right.
“That is what all coaches and managers expect of the players,” Roy Hodgson said after the game. “We have a squad and we can only pick 11 – the only answer to that is to make certain that when you get your chance, you take your chance.
“All too often players would prefer to feel sorry for themselves, rather than do what Christian did tonight.
“That’s how it should be.”
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Town Waiting on Volz Ahead of Palace Trip Friday, 16th Jan 2009 10:57
Town are waiting on full-back Moritz Volz ahead of Saturday s trip to Crystal Palace. The German has a groin problem and is rated 50/50 to take his place at right-back, but better news is that the Blues can call on midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski after his one-game ban.
If fit, Volz is likely to take his usual role at on the right of the defence with David Wright out for around another week with his hamstring problem. Otherwise, Alex Bruce will play in the right-back position he filled last week until Iván Campo picked up the calf problem which will keep him out for a month.