Palace defender back for R's clash

The centre-half missed out against Scunthorpe on Saturday due to a one-match ban and can expect to go straight back into the starting line-up following the humiliating 4-0 defeat. Claude Davis is still waiting to make his second debut since joining permanently from Derby, although he may need to build up his match fitness in the reserves first. Striker Freddie Sears was limping at the end of Saturday's game and will be checked over. Angry boss Neil Warnock has promised changes following the weekend debacle so Sean Scannell, Nathanial Clyne, Nick Carle and Ryan Smith could all feature. Stern John (elbow) and Calvin Andrew (knee) are still missing. The match kicks off at 8pm.