Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins insists Sam Allardyce is the right manager to keep them up.

Palace are languishing in 19th place, having picked up a paltry total of 19 points from 25 games this season.

“We'll keep going and there is no better man in charge [than Sam] to get us out of this situation," Tomkins told Palace's official website.

"We all believe in him and all the lads believe in each other; we've got a good dressing room with a lot of experience in there.

“That will be important with the games coming up and in this situation - we'll stay positive and hopefully get a big win in the next game."