It will be interesting to see next seasons stats for both players. Mateta is outstanding at holding the ball up, shielding, and laying it off, Kane (at the moment) couldn't hold up a balloon, without falling over.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

There's surely a context to be added beyond JP vs Kane?

JP end of last season for us - Outstanding.

Kane for England this tournament - Uninspired... at best.

Doesn't tell much of a story.

As things stand, I think JP is my favourite Palace player currently, though just about everybody else has put in an equal case.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

He had threee years in Germany, so he must speak the lingo a bit. Two years to go on his contract, we need to extend it. Although Tony Kroos has just said he wouldn't go back to Germany now. Unsafe.

Wow!

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Maybe if Mateta can consistently do it for the next few years instead of just a few months he might come close to being fit to lace kanes boots. Much as I hate Kane when he scores against us and he’s looking jaded for England at the moment and much as I enjoyed Mateta’s little run of form, there’s some that need to give their head a serious wobble on here comparing the two

That's Palace and us fans!!