So as it turns out it is "England Squad and no Palace Players" which I am quite happy about from a very parochial point of view.

I don't even know when the opening game of the tournament is. I expect at some point I may begin to take an interest, but the usual anticipation I feel with a World Cup imminent is completely absent.

In case anyone wants to choose to go out instead, please note that it's actually on Sunday.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

Now only James MacArthur and Chris Richards receiving treatment. There should be a full squad when the World Cup ends.

You're right YT. I seem to recall that Eze was seriously injured while training.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

Andersen, for me, has been our best player this season so far so it'll be interesting to see how he performs with the world's eyes on him. There can't be many centre-backs with his passing range and I wouldn't be surprised at all if we see some hefty bids in the summer. I really like Guehi, but I think he's at his level at the moment and doesn't quite look ready for England or a CL club (yet). But he's still very young for a centre-back, who generally seem to peak after 25. I do think he needs a bit more aggression and confidence.

That in the main is good common sense but an inflated valuation might be helpful.