Palace Women's Amy Goddard may have only arrived in the summer but the centre-back is already looking like part of the furniture, having started all of Dean Davenport's side's games so far this season.
We caught up with the former Yeovil Town defender for the matchday programme against Watford. Below, you can now read her column.
Our FA Cup run is over after a 3-0 defeat to Women’s Super League side, Brighton & Hove Albion. However, games against opposition of that calibre – we’ve also played Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Chelsea this season – provide us with important tests and they’re matches that allow us to truly see where we are individually and collectively.