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Hodgson confirms squad boost pre-Villa

Roy Hodgson today confirmed Crystal Palace have been dealt a boost to their squad fitness, with Martin Kelly ready for selection against Aston Villa after Gary Cahill sustained an injury against Chelsea midweek.

The Eagles may have fretted that losing Cahill meant their squad would be one defender down on their last game, but Kelly's timely concern ensure no overall loss.

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Cahill, Hodgson said after Chelsea, has "a hamstring injury... I’ll be very surprised if there isn’t a tear in the muscle.