Crystal Palace midfielder Johnny Williams is convinced they will stay up thanks to manager Ian Holloway's experience.

Williams believes the former Blackpool boss has the talent and experience to lead the side to safety.

"He is amazing. From the first day he joined I was injured but the belief he gave me that I was going to come back and I was going to be involved was first class and gave me confidence to come back and to play like I did," Williams told Sky Sports News.

"He's given me opportunities to play in a number of different positions as well which has helped with my learning of the game.

"Day-to-day to work with him, he is a very special manager to have.

"He is always smiling - if we lose he will come in on the Monday morning and he will be getting us up for it, getting us up for the next game."