Crystal Palace shot stopper Sam Johnstone is pleased to have the backing of his teammates after starting several games in a row.

Palace do a have a solid contingent of keepers, including Vicente Guaita and Joe Whitworth.

But both have been supportive of Johnstone, who has been impressive for interim boss Roy Hodgson lately.

Speaking after a 0-0 draw with Everton, Johnstone stated: “Obviously I'm happy with a clean sheet – but it's a team effort.

“I had to wait my turn. It was frustrating, but as a goalkeeper we work hard every day with each other. We're a group that train – just the goalies – together, and we're supportive of the other players.

“I've supported Vicente and Joe all season, and now they've supported me, so I'm happy to now be in the team playing – and thankfully getting clean sheets.

“Of course, everyone wants to play, but I have to make sure that when I'm on the pitch, I do well. That keeps you in the team, so that's all I can do."