January 10 2013

Jon Williams

Jon Williams hopes to stay fully fit for the rest of the campaign and help Crystal Palace win promotion.

Williams' season has been blighted with injury and he made a long-awaited return from a hamstring strain with sub appearances against Nottingham Forest and Wolves recently.

The 19-year-old's creativity will provide manager Ian Holloway a timely boost as the third-placed Eagles aim for the automatic promotion spots and Williams wants to play his part.

He said: "I hope to remain fit and healthy for as long as possible. It's been tough for me, a bit stop-start. So my first target is just to be involved in the squad that is doing so well. My main aim is to hopefully get a few more assists and goals.

"It is hard watching from the sidelines when you want to be out there but it has been a bonus seeing the team playing so well.

"That gives you confidence when you feel that you can come in and hopefully add a bit more to push the team on. You can still learn even when you are not involved or are taking a back seat."