Ward on relishing battles with pacy Wolves forwards

Joel Ward says he is relishing the prospect of facing Wolves’ speedy attacking unit as Palace welcome Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to south London.

“It’s enjoyable – you’ve got to enjoy it,” he told Premier League Productions. “Having those individual battles is always part and parcel of playing football. It’s tough but you do the best you can. We have to impose ourselves as much as they impose themselves.”

Ward has been relishing the competition for places in defence, particularly at right-back where Nathaniel Clyne has recently extended his Palace contract.

“Competition is healthy. Look at any team, there needs to be competition for places and someone to keep you on your toes. It’s only going…