December 12 2003

Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson is set to return to the Eagles attack tomorrow after recovering from an ankle injury.

Johnson limped off in the 1-1 draw at home to Coventry last month with ankle ligament damage but has recovered ahead of schedule.

Caretaker-boss Kit Symons said: "Andy chases everything and can make a bad pass into a good one. That attitude rubs off on other players."

Tony Popovic returns to the defence after serving his one-match ban. Darren Powell (thigh) and Jamie Smith (calf) are still out injured.

Forest full-back Matthieu Louis-Jean is a doubt after failing to overcome a groin strain. Young defender Michael Dawson could return after shaking off a hamstring strain.

Former Palace misfit striker Gareth Taylor won't be playing as he is suspended.

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