Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway hailed veteran striker Kevin Phillips after his side edged past Dagenham and Redbridge in their first pre-season friendly.
Phillips, who turns 40 in four days’ time, signed a one-year deal with the south London side last week.
Holloway was quick to praise the experienced striker.
He said: “Whether he’s in the team or on the bench I know he will score goals.
“I always knew I was going to keep him but I’ve got to get the right balance to help Kev.”
Holloway gave a trial to 6ft 6in striker Atdhe Nuhiu and he got himself on the scoresheet after Phillips set him up in the 34th minute.
“It would be unfair to comment on him and indeed the other trialists after one game, but they are likely to take part against Gillingham on Tuesday,” added Holloway.
Owen Garvan doubled Palace’s advantage from the penalty spot in the 56th minute before Dagenham got themselves a consolation when midfielder Medy Elito netted from 12 yards.
This was also published in the Sunday Mirror on 21st July 2013.
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