"Training with Zaha has been hardened by Bolasie" – Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace



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The 21-year-old has had more tackles in Europe's major leagues than any other player.

Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka said his training with Wilfried Zaha and Yannick Bolasie – on loan at Anderlecht by Everton – had made him a better player.

The defenseman who was promoted to the first Palace team in January 2018 was introduced to Roy Hodgson a month later for his first senior match. He has since been impressive.

The young player is currently the best striker of the major European leagues after having managed more tackles. [66 of 91] than any other Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 player.

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The excellence of Wan-Bissaka allowed the Eagles to keep nine draws in 25 league games this season. They placed 14th with 26 points.

The 21-year-old, who began his career as a winger, congratulated the stars of Cote d'Ivoire and Congo DR for helping him out.

"Train against Wilf [Wilfred Zaha] and Yannick Bolasie have hardened me, "said Wan-Bissaka the Guardian.

"When I was younger, my playing style was Wilf's. That's what warned me, but it remains difficult.

"As an ex-winger, you have an idea of ​​what they are trying to do: what direction they could take, how they think. You can anticipate things more easily.

"When Roy Hodgson changed my schedule to spend full time with the first team, I knew I was progressing."

Wan-Bissaka played in a friendly match with the under-20s of DR Congo before representing England at the Under-21 level.

The right-back is eligible to play for Central Africans as well as England at senior level and he keeps his options open.

"Yannick talked about Congo and it was an option, but my parents said they would support me anyway."

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"Child, playing for my country was a dream. It would be an immense honor.

Wan-Bissaka will be looking to play its 25th league match with Crystal Palace this season, at the West Ham United reception on Saturday.

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