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Watch Sakho start for U23s in step closer to fitness

Mamadou Sakho will start for Crystal Palace Under-23s this afternoon against Colchester United as he continues to step up his recovery from injury.

You can watch how Mama fares live from 13:00 as he plays his first competitive match since being substituted against Norwich City on New Year's Day.

Sakho will kick-off at the centre of a strong Development defence - with Nikola Tavares and Tyrick Mitchell both having first-team experience from pre-season and substitute berths in the Premier League.

Elsewhere, Brandon Pierrick receives a starting place with 16-year-old John-Kymani Gordon up front.