Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton says he “loves” the confidence of Jhon Duran after the Aston Villa striker decided another game with a stunning finish off the bench.
Duran has scored the winning goal as a substitute in each of Villa’s three league wins this season, already the joint-most winners from a substitute in a Premier League campaign
“What I love about him [Duran] is his confidence levels are through the roof,” Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club.
“This is a guy who absolutely backs himself. I don’t actually know exactly what sort of striker he is. He’s a bit of an all-rounder. This is a guy who thinks he should be in the team ahead of Ollie Watkins, which is some shout. That’s belief and ability.
“What we do know is that he looks a very natural finisher with some of the goals he’s scored. He made a play to go to West Ham; he made that Hammers sign and crossed his arms.
“This is a guy who backs himself. From everything I’ve heard – I don’t know if tearaway is the right description – but he’s one which they need to keep on top of. He’s certainly a talented player.
“He’s been a real impact player. The Villa games will come thick and fast and then we’ll see him get more game time but I love the confidence.”
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