Hodgson says Palace's squad depth is crucial

Roy Hodgson says he has no doubt that any team he selects for the FA Cup on Friday night (8th December) will be ready and raring to go.

“The work we do in training and the way we try to prep for our games, and the way we try to get players to understand what we’re looking for from them in game situations, that’s the same for everybody,” he said when asked if squad rotation might disrupt the team.

“I don’t worry about that aspect. I’m just hoping whoever does get to play plays well and strengthens his claim for a first team place if he hasn’t got one already.”

Hodgson reiterated the importance of Palace’s squad depth as the season progresses.

“We’re going to need everybody, we just don’t know…