Roy Hodgson delighted with Jordan Ayew as he snatches win for Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on Ghana international Jordan Ayew following his latest strike for the club against Watford in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Ayew bagged his 8th league goal of the season as Palace sealed a 1-0 win over The Hornet at Selhurst Park in match week 29.

The 28-year-old sealed all three points for the Eagles again, having scored the match-winner against Brighton last weekend at the Amex stadium.

"You would have to show me the other summer signings, what they have done, how much they cost," the former Liverpool manager said.

"We signed him in the summer, but we paid money to loan him last season, and he has shown his worth all the way through.

"I think he has got stronger, and we saw signs last season when he wasn't succeeding as much in terms of goals and assists, but I am delighted for him."

The strike was Ayew's 24th career English top flight goal, and earliest goal he's ever scored.

The win lifted Crystal Palace to 11th on the league table with 39 points.