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Palace dazzler Bolasie: Ronaldinho my inspiration

Crystal Palace dazzler Yannick Bolasie says he draws his inspiration from Ronaldinho.

Bolasie has been in sensational Premier League form this season.

The former Hillingdon, Plymouth, Barnet and Bristol City winger told the Mirror: "I don't do too many tricks like that on the pitch. It was a 360 and a flick.

"I did it a few times in the Championship but it was good to see it come off in the Premier League.

"I used to do it in the ­playground at school. When you don't do tricks they become unfamiliar but because my confidence is high, I feel I can do anything.

"Before I was a professional I used to like Ronaldinho. There aren't many players like that anymore and it is tough to carry on. It's now all about stats. I've a couple more tricks in my locker. We will have to wait and see.

"I'm improving every week at Palace. I want to make sure I have another good season and keep Palace up. If we play like that then we'll stay up."

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