Hodgson excited by Meyer

The German international looks for his first 'Eagles' start after joining from Schalke on a three-year deal earlier this month. 

Meyer came off the bench in Palace's defeat to Liverpool, and Hodgson believes the midfielder is a similar player to Naby Keita and Lucas Torreira as he looks forward to seeing Meyer show his quality throughout the season. 

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

"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.

"[Meyer] has been very good. I have been more than happy with the performances of our players in the first two games, both against Fulham and Liverpool."

Crystal Palace will face Watford on Sunday.