Sam pleased with Zarate

Sam Allardyce couldn’t stop singing the praises of Stewart Downing in his post match presser declaring that the converted winger is making everything happen in the new diamond formation.

He said: “His role in the diamond is absolutely vital. He’s doing so well.”

He claimed however that Queens Park Rangers will struggle this season if they can’t find a real goal scoring striker.

He said: ” I think we may have found two. Sakho is scoring and I hope Enner Valencia will do so as well.”

The manager was also pleased with Mauro Zarate saying that he’s a more mature player now than in the past.

He said: “He played very well and made an impact.”