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U23 Team news: Camarasa, McCarthy & Cahill start v Birmingham City

Crystal Palace Under-23s will open their 2019/20 season against Birmingham City this afternoon and manager Richard Shaw has fielded a remarkably strong squad, seeing recent first team signings Victor Camarasa, James McCarthy and Gary Cahill all make the starting XI.

The three new additions to the Eagles' squad will each be making their first appearances in red and blue, starting alongside fellow first team members Stephen Henderson, Jairo Riedewald and Sam Woods.

In a lineup that includes talented Development prospects James Daly, Nikola Tavares and Jason Lokilo, Shaw's team will be looking to open their campaign with a strong start, having notched up two wins and a draw against experienced sides over pre-season.