Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone says their defence is now becoming a genuine unit.

Johnstone has highlighted the understanding he has with centre-halves of Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen.

He said, “I always think about where the ball is going to go next.

"If I pass it to a centre-half, has he got another pass on, or is he just going to put it back to me, or boot it long? It's a tough one.

“Playing out from the back, everyone has to be on the same page, and it's tough, but also good at the same time.

“Teams are able to adapt now – we do, anyway. At Burnley, the first goal-kick we played short, they pressed… so we went long for the rest of the game.

“[The Palace defenders] are brilliant. They're very good. Marc Guéhi's only 23-years-old and he's unbelievable. He's mature, a top player, and can do both – can play with the ball at his feet, and go long. His composure's unbelievable. The same with [Joachim] Andersen on the other side.

“It's great to play behind them."