March 16 2007

Mark Kennedy

Peter Taylor has received a double injury boost ahead of Crystal Palace's trip to Plymouth.

Midfielder Mark Kennedy (hamstring) and striker Shefki Kuqi (leg) have recovered from their respective injuries and will travel with the Eagles squad.

Gary Borrowdale is okay after needing stitches on a cut on his face during the midweek win at West Brom.

Manager Taylor said: "Shefki and Mark both returned to training on Monday. Mark didn't travel to West Brom in midweek, but he should be fit to face Plymouth.

"Shefki will definitely be ready for Saturday. He had a chance for Wednesday, but in the end we decided not to risk him as a precaution. The two wingers Paul [Ifill] and Jobi [McAnuff] definitely won't be fit for the game.

"The [international] break has come at a good time for them, so they should be back in action after that.

"They've both been out longer than we had originally anticipated. But it's pointless rushing them back before they've had time to heal properly."

Plymouth boss Ian Holloway is likely to make several changes to get back to winning form. Barry Hayles, Rory Fallon and winger Bojan Djordjic could all be drafted into the first 11.