Roy Hodgson has hinted a decision over his future at Crystal Palace is close with only eight matches left this season.
The Eagles entertain London rivals Chelsea on Saturday night safe in the knowledge they are set for another campaign of Premier League football with Monday's draw at Everton taking them onto 38 points.
Manager Hodgson, who is out of contract in the summer along with several players, has repeatedly insisted he would discuss his future when the time was right.
And ahead of this weekend's encounter, the 73-year-old said: 'I am in the same situation as the others.