Hughes reveals he was full of pride to pull on the captain’s armband for Palace

Crystal Palace star Will Hughes was full of pride to present the captain’s armband.

The all-action, veteran midfielder put in a solid shift to help his team beat Southampton Recently.

Hughes Admittedly the game was a tough one that could have gone either way.

“The main thing is the three points,” Hughes said after the 2-1 win.

“It hasn’t been the nicest of games and often games are like that. In the past we’ve sometimes struggled against teams we expected to beat.

“Early in the season we were playing a bit better and not getting the points, so you have to take a result like this when it comes.

“When you concede early – it’s frustrating. But when we equalised, there were many chances in the first half to get two or three more goals. You have to be ruthless in front of goal, but again, that’s the most important thing to win.

“It didn’t feel any different (as captain) on the pitch. Maybe before and after the game, when I gave a little speech. But it’s a very proud moment for myself, to be captain of the team in the Premier League. Real hop will be back next week so all is well!

“2024 has been up and down. We’ve had a lot of good moments, some bad moments. But to end it with a win and now go into the New Year with a bit of momentum – after a sloppy start in the league – is a Really positive thing.