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Hodgson: Pre-Chelsea fitness update

Roy Hodgson provided an update on squad fitness before Crystal Palace face Chelsea, confirming that James McCarthy has returned and is available for selection again.

He also explained that Tyrick Mitchell remains fit enough to play after his recent return, and addressed those players who won't be part of the squad at Selhurst.

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Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Hodgson said: "The only person missing from the ones that have been available recently is Michy [Batshuayi] because he’s not allowed to play in this game [against his parent club].