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FA to Investigate Crystal Palace's Wayne Hennessey for Alleged Nazi Salute

The Football Association have opened an investigation after Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey allegedly made a Nazi salute at a club dinner.

The image of the Wales international was captured by team-mate Max Meyer, with the German posting the picture as an Instagram story Saturday.

According to Sky Sports, the FA are looking into the incident after the player denied any wrongdoing.

The 31-year-old made a statement on his Twitter account, stating across two tweets his innocence.

Hennessey wrote:

"Yesterday evening I had a meal with my team mates and we had a group photograph.