(CRI)
Updated: 2008-01-13 11:11

Zheng Zhi looked like a player in the prime of his career as he netted two goals for resurgent Charlton on Saturday, and manager Alan Pardew later revealed the midfielder had a date with the Prime Minister on Monday.

Chinese international footballer Zheng Zhi (f) celebrates a goal for Charlton during the Coca-Cola Championship match against Blackpool on Saturday. [sina]

The Addicks boss was delighted with his side's display in the 4-1 victory against Blackpool, calling the display arguably 'the club's best at home all season'.

He paid tribute to the efforts of the Valley faithful, and singled Luke Varney out for special praise after the striker was a thorn in the side of the Seasiders defence throughout the 90 minutes.

"It was an excellent win for us,” said Alan in his post-match press conference. "The team functioned well, there was a lot of pace and energy in the side, our link-up play was better and it was as good a performance as we've had at home all season.”

Zheng Zhi struck twice to reignite Charlton's Coca-Cola Championship promotion bid as Blackpool were swept aside at the Valley.

The China international midfielder took his tally for the season to an impressive nine goals as Alan Pardew's side cruised to a first league win in six attempts.

In a breathless opening, Madjid Bougherra headed the hosts into an early lead, Luke Varney doubled their advantage and Ben Burgess pulled one back for Blackpool in the first 12 minutes.

Zheng grabbed a third midway though the first half, and a fourth seven minutes into the second, as the Addicks bounced back from a rotten Christmas period which yielded just three points from five games.

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