Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is banking on in-form Darren Ambrose to rattle Aston Villa in today's FA Cup clash.

The former Ipswich and Newcastle United winger has been outstanding for Palace this season.

"'I call him my son," said the manager. "He needs loving because he has been battered from pillar to post. All of his career Darren has had people talk about his faults but with me he goes out and enjoys himself."