Also may be lacking a bit of confidence but despite his physique is still a young lad.had a couple of fair chances sat to have a shot but chose to pass

Yes this is the problem I feel, we don't seem to be able to fit him in, centrally anyway. Can't see Roy breaking the current Luka and Cabaye Partnership as they offer more protection.

Personally I'd like to see the below, but what do I know!

Ward Tomkins Sakho Schlupp

Cabaye Luka

Wilf RLC Townsend

Benteke

It's possible, but Roy does seem to like his 4-4-2, to the point he is willing to play Wilf and RLC out of position; plus I can't believe we won't get a new striker in, even if it's not someone of the quality we might hope for. Personally I think Roy will want someone who will work hard for the team rather than necessarily being a regular goal scorer (eg Shane Long type).

I do have more faith in Roy than I have had in any of our previous managers in the PL and his surprise selections have generally worked (like dropping Dann and Speroni against Stoke and playing Zaha and Townsend as a front two). Whatever happens with RLC I feel confident that Roy will focus on the team rather than one player.

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What do we think our chances are of bringing him in permanently if he does indeed go to the World Cup? Think it would be excellent for his development and confidence, but you’d assume Chelsea will be more reluctant to sell & bigger teams will be after him as an England international, especially if he plays well.

My biggest problem with Loftus-Cheek, is a similar one that the Saints have had with Ward-Prowse. I don’t think anyone is clear on what his best position should be. When he first came to the club, everything about him struck out to me as a box to box midfielder, but I’m unconvinced he has the energy/work rate to be efficient enough in that role,.

The obvious one at this stage is a number 10/creative midfielder, but it’s yet to be seen if he’s agile and even intelligent enough to consistently play in the pockets. I also always feel it’s a waste of a midfielder with that sort of height to be limited to playing off a striker, when their physical presence can really be utilised from deeper positions when needed.

Having said all that, I am a big fan of his and don’t think many Palace fans would be opposed to bringing him permanently if we can. Will be interesting to see how he fares at the World Cup if he does go - England severely lack depth in midfield and therefore I think he’ll almost certainly get a run out or 2.

We're the Arthur over ere!

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I don't get this clamour for him to go to the World Cup. Where would he play? As a No 10 he wouldn't get in ahead of Dele Ali or Lingard and he's not even trusted to play central midfield yet for Palace. He needs more development.

That said, Southgate is clearly a big fan and maybe he's prepared to show faith in him that Roy so far has not...

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Why so downbeat..... 15 million , that's what players cost these days!