Eberechi Eze’s early effort made the difference as Crystal Palace beat League One Stockport 1-0 in their third-round FA Cup clash at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner made five changes to the Palace side that drew with Chelsea on January 4th, but still fielded a strong starting 11, including the England international.

Watch highlights as Eberechi Eze scores Crystal Palace's only goal to beat Stockport County 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup.

Had a deal been secured already, Sunday’s win against Stockport County in the FA Cup is the type of game that Esse might have featured in

Eberechi Eze's goal proved decisive as Crystal Palace secured their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win over League One Stockport at Selhurst Park. The England international pounced on a miscontrolled pass from Odin Bailey just inside the penalty area,