Crystal Palace striker Ayew happy playing for Hodgson

Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew is happy playing for veteran manager Roy Hodgson.

Hodgson has made a major impact since his return late, last season.

I'd worked with Roy Hodgson before," Ayew, speaking with the club's website, refers to the manager's first spell at Palace. He, Dougie Freedman and Steve Parish brought me to the club.

The manager knows my qualities and gives me a bit more freedom and more responsibility to perform on the pitch. Since he's come in again, it's been so positive here. Everything seems to be heading in the right direction and we are here to support him.

He's very active. You might think he's a quiet guy but no, he gets involved! In training, he's everywhere on the pitch, giving us tips and advice. He's very lively he shouts, he screams, and he has a lot of energy."