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Benteke, Kelly and other first-teamers kick-off U23s' PL2 campaign v West Brom

Crystal Palace Under-23s will field a strong side in their first Premier League 2 game as a Category 1 Academy, naming Christian Benteke and Martin Kelly alongside the Development prospects.

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Benteke will kick-off against West Bromwich Albion - which you can watch live by clicking here - as he continues to make strides towards full match fitness.

He and Kelly join Sam Woods, Ryan Inniss and Brandon Pierrick as players with regular first-team experience. Nya Kirby is also named, less than a week after making his senior debut against AFC Bournemouth.