Michael Hughes misses out again for in-form Crystal Palace as they prepare to face Walsall.

The midfielder completes a two-match suspension, meaning Shaun Derry is likely to keep his place in midfield.

Manager Iain Dowie has a virtually fully-fit squad to choose from, with only Darren Powell out injured.

Powell has yet to play under Dowie having been sidelined by a thigh injury since October.

Walsall player-manager Paul Merson is also blessed with close to a full squad to choose from ahead of the vital trip to Selhurst Park.

Goalkeeper Jimmy Walker is again expected to play despite a niggling groin injury while versatile midfielder Darren Wrack has recovered from an Achilles tendon problem.

With the Saddlers currently occupying the third relegation spot, Wrack said: "I'm determined to figure on Saturday."