Had a deal been secured already, Sunday’s win against Stockport County in the FA Cup is the type of game that Esse might have featured in

‘It was instinct’ – Romain Esse talks through first Crystal Palace goal and Premier League debut in Brentford loss Romain Esse said he could not have had better start in a Crystal Palace shirt – but was gutted his new side were unable to secure any points in their 2-1 defeat at home to Brentford on Sunday.

Brentford held on for a big away win, just their second of the season, by beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday. MORE – Full match replay Bryan Mbeumo's twice-taken penalty kick put them ahead in the second half while Kevin Schade's brave header made it 2-0 before debutant Romain Esse set up a dramatic finish but the Bees held on.

Mbeumo was on target with his second attempt, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute, before Kevin Schade nodded in a second 10 minutes from time. Although Premier League debutant Romain Esse scored with his first touch in the 85th minute,

Bryan Mbeumo's retaken penalty seals second Premier League away win - Romain Esse scores on debut for Eagles at a soggy Selhurst Park