Crystal Palace caretaker boss Keith Millen expects Alan Pardew to be confirmed manager today.

Millen was speaking after their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

He is just waiting for Pardew's appointment to be rubber stamped.

He said when asked if all was on track: "I think so, I don't think he would have been at the game if there was a problem, he wouldn't have been sitting in the stands.

"We are preparing for Alan to come in tomorrow to start working. We have a big game against Dover on Sunday so we have to get our heads around that one.

"I kept the lads in the know from what I knew from the chairman. Before the game when we left the hotel we weren't sure but then I got a message to say Alan was coming.

"He didn't have any input during the game or before but he came in after and was pleased and proud with what he saw.

"He said we need to add more to our game to score more goals and win football matches but it's a good start for Alan to see us."