Crystal Palace loanee Freddie Sears is on the verge of a first team return.

The West Ham teenager, who is on loan at Selhurst Park, has been out since the start of September with an ankle injury, and along with fellow Eagles' strikers Stern John and Victor Moses, is close to a comeback.

"Freddie is probably a little further along than Stern, but if I needed to use Stern on Saturday then I think he could give me a good amount of time on the pitch," said Palace boss Neil Warnock.

"Victor has also trained and looks to have shaken off his thigh strain so we could have everyone available, which is great."

Palace take on Cardiff City at home this weekend.