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Hodgson provides positive update on return of several players

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that several members of Crystal Palace's first-team have returned from relatively long periods of injury ahead of the Eagles' clash with Sheffield United.

The Palace manager revealed that Patrick van Aanholt, Andros Townsend and Christian Benteke have all recovered in time for the game - and provided a positive update on the team in general.

He said: "Andros is back, he’s recovered from his injury as has Joel Ward and Patrick van Aanholt, as has Christian Benteke and Luka is no longer suspended. It’s very different to what we’ve had in the last few weeks.