Crystal Palace boss Vieira hails Butland for Brighton point | OneFootball

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira was delighted with Jack Butland's penalty save for their 1-1 draw at Brighton.

The former England goalkeeper, making just his fourth Premier League start for the Eagles, made a fine stop from Leandro Trossard when the Seagulls midfielder had been let through one-on-one before saving his first ever penalty in the top flight from Pascal Gross.

"Jack is a real professional," said Vieira.

"He is a positive professional. He has been frustrated not playing but he never complained or showed it, he kept working hard and when forwards want to do finishing he is the first to put his hand up. He is a really good character in the dressing room.

"I am really pleased he had that game and performance because all the work he has been doing paid off today."