I've got off to a dream of an Ed starThere

Published date13 September 2021
Publication titleDaily Record, The / Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
The Frenchman joined the Eagles on transfer deadline day in a £14million move from CELTIC and made an immediate impact, coming onto score twice in the final 10 minutes at Selhurst Park and seal a 3-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Parkhead favourite Edouard was signed to end Palace's goalscoring woes, and needed just 28 seconds to score after his arrival before adding his second at the death.

The France Under-21 striker said: "It's a dream debut for me.

"I waited a long, long time for this and I'm very happy to score for the first win in front of the fans.

"I didn't believe it - I need to enjoy it and for sure I'll watch again my goals tonight. I'm very happy.

"The manager said, 'Help the team, make a lot of runs behind. Try to help the team defensively and play like you do well'. So after I came on I wanted to score and help the team .

"It's good I scored two goals and I'll enjoy tonight, but tomorrow I go back to work .

"I want to work hard for next week and now this...

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