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Scott Banks on captaining a side featuring Nathaniel Clyne

The schedule of an Academy player at Crystal Palace mirrors – as closely as possible – that of a first-team player to help aid the transition across Copers Cope Road. Therefore, time off is in short supply for all of the club’s players and it’s time that’s undoubtedly treasured, especially with the festive period approaching - a spell that always takes its toll.

Training

For Scott Banks, that time was being spent with teammate Rob Street playing golf before catching up with the club’s media team.