March 8 2007

Clinton Morrison

Crystal Palace boss Peter Taylor has paid tribute to hotshot Clinton Morrison.

Morrison, 27, has struggled to forge a way into Taylor's team for much of the campaign with the pair having a publicised bust-up.

But the Republic of Ireland striker has patched up his differences with Taylor to hit three goals in the last two games.

He is the Eagles' leading scorer with nine and Taylor hopes Morrison can shake off a back problem for Saturday's home clash with Leicester.

"Clinton has done well and the three goals he has scored, he has taken them exceptionally well," said Taylor.

"They were very difficult chances and he's shown all different types of finishes.

"He gives me the impression that once he does score, he fancies he can score again so we need him to be fit. But he hasn't trained this week due to a back injury."