July 13 2007

Tom Soares

Crystal Palace's Tom Soares has vowed to work his socks off to make up for last season's disappointing campaign.

The 21-year-old midfielder started the season well but struggled to make an impact in the latter stages.

Soares said: "I'm determined to get my head down and work hard here, because I was disappointed with last season. I know I could've played much better at times.

"Sometimes that's just the way it goes in football: you have one good season, then can't keep it up the next. But hopefully I can put it right this year."