Hottest day on record: See the squad training pre-Bristol

The status quo may have been resumed in south London as the rain starts to fall again, but this week's heatwave has taken no toll on the Crystal Palace squad who hit the pitch at Copers Cope in spite of the high temperatures.

Starting earlier and taking in more drinks breaks, the team adapted their typical schedule somewhat but still put in the graft before today's clash with Bristol City.

You can see how they fared - and escape the returning grey skies a while longer - by clicking through the sun-drenched gallery above!

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