Had a deal been secured already, Sunday’s win against Stockport County in the FA Cup is the type of game that Esse might have featured in

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner will start for Crystal Palace in Sunday's FA Cup match against Stockport County, head coach Oliver Glasner has said.

Crystal Palace’s squad has been struck by illness with several players unable to train before their FA Cup clash with Stockport County on Sunday. Oliver Glasner’s side has been hit badly with only 15 players well and fit enough to participate in training this week,

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has made his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third round games and given his verdict on who will make it into round four. For this week's matches he is up against actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton,