January 3 2008

Ben Watson

Crystal Palace star BEN WATSON admits he's flattered to be linked with a Premier League move.

The midfield schemer is a reported target of Reading and could join former Eagles boss Steve Coppell at the Medejski Stadium.

But WATSON doesn't want to let the speculation affect his play and hopes to grace the Premier League with Palace.

"I've been linked with some Premiership clubs. I've read it in the papers and it's always flattering to hear," WATSON told Icons.com.

"But you just have to get on with your football when that happens and make sure you keep playing well. Maybe one day I'll be there with Palace…"

The 22-year-old added: "My highs of the year have just been playing my football really. The season started so well against Southampton, but then I was injured for six weeks.

"So I was so happy to get back playing. Hopefully I won't go through that again this season."

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