'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.
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'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worthImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Jorgen Stand Larsen's goal was his first in EuropeByGary RoseBBC Sport journalistPublished24 minutes agoBeing a club's record signing brings with it a certain pressure. Some players rise to deal with it and others struggle.For Jorgen Strand Larsen, it seemed for a while it was a case of the latter.The Norwegian striker joined Crystal Palace from Wolverhampton Wanderers on 2 February in a deal worth up to £48m, but managed just three Premier League goals in 14 games for the Eagles before Thursday's Conference League semi-final first leg.However, his fourth goal could arguably be his most important as he produced a moment of magic to give Palace a 3-1 lead against…
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