November 12 2009

Calvin Andrew

Crystal Palace forward Calvin Andrew will soon be available for selection after recovering from his knee injury.

The 22-year-old former Luton player has been sidelined since May after damaging his cruciate ligaments while on loan at Brighton on the final day of last season.

Eagles assistant manager Mick Jones said: "We have just received the all clear from Calvin's surgeon for him to start playing again. It really has been a remarkable come back because he is way ahead of schedule.

"The surgeon has done a magnificent job on it, but Calvin has worked so hard during his rehabilitation. I am absolutely delighted for him. The injury was potentially career threatening but I have never seen a player work as hard as him.

"Hopefully by the time the international break is over we will have another player to choose from."