Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vincente Guaita has welcomed the competition he has at the club.

Guaita says the competition for places – including from fellow goalkeepers Jack Butland and Remi Matthews – helps to drive the Crystal Palace squad on to improve this season.

“It's always very important," he told Premier League Productions prior to the trip to Brentford this afternoon. “Arriving here I was competing with [Julian] Speroni, the next season was with Wayne [Hennessey] and then now with Jack.

“It was the same in Getafe with Emiliano Martinez, playing and not playing, and in Valencia. The most important thing is that players need competition in every position.

“Now in my position in goal we have Jack and Remi. More important is that the feeling together is good – play Jack, play Remi or play me but helping Crystal Palace is the most important thing, helping Crystal Palace get to the highest level."