CRYSTAL Palace skipper Mile Jedinak is the best holding midfielder in the Championship, says assistant boss Keith Millen ahead of their play-off games with Brighton & Hove Albion.
And he believes the Australian wouldn't look out of place in the Premier League either.
"His type of game, he's got a certain way of playing which would suit certain teams and certain systems - he's a very good controlling holding midfielder," said the assistant.
"He's the best I've seen actually of being that defensive midfielder that breaks play up. He is the best in the Championship in that position without a doubt.
"It's until you work with him and see him around the group and the respect the players have for him, he sets high standards and expects everyone else to follow."
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And he believes the Australian wouldn't look out of place in the Premier League either.
"His type of game, he's got a certain way of playing which would suit certain teams and certain systems - he's a very good controlling holding midfielder," said the assistant.
"He's the best I've seen actually of being that defensive midfielder that breaks play up. He is the best in the Championship in that position without a doubt.
"It's until you work with him and see him around the group and the respect the players have for him, he sets high standards and expects everyone else to follow."
The contents of this article must not be reproduced without the permission of the Croydon Advertiser.
Don't miss the big interview with Millen in the Croydon Advertiser tomorrow, where he talks about Jedinak in full, his thoughts on the Brighton play-off games and the latest on Aruna Dindane and trialist Dean Parrett.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest Palace news, exclusives and live match updates at www.twitter.com/AdvertiserSport
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