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Hodgson predicts 'tough' Ward set for 'way, way' more Palace appearances

Roy Hodgson took the chance to praise Joel Ward when asked to comment on the Palace defender approaching his 250th Palace appearance.

Ward will hit the landmark total should he feature against Everton in Palace's upcoming home match - putting him ahead of club legend, Geoff Thomas.

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The 30-year-old is currently the second-most played Palace player in the club's squad, sitting behind Wilfried Zaha on 364.

Hodgson has managed in four of Ward's nine seasons in south London and is well placed to comment on the right-back's commitment.