April 9 2001

Austin - I'm a surivior

Eagles skipper Dean Austin is convINCEd that the side will be able to get themselves out of the relegation mire at the end of the season. Austin scored in the 2-2 draw against Watford which saw Palace drop into the botTOM three of Division One.

If Palace aren't careful they could drop out of the top two Divisions for the first time in 24 years.

Dean Austin, however, still believes that the side can beat the drop to Division Two.

He said: "Our dressing room is no place for the faint-hearted at the moment. It's time to stand up and be counted.

"But our destiny is still in our own hands and I'm sure we are good enough to stay up. Young players tend to play without fear.

"And I'm sure that they won't have any problems dealing with the pressure that they are under."