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Zaha deserves England call up - Pardew

Wilfried Zaha deserves a place in the England squad, according to Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew.

The winger has two caps to his name for the national side, but the last came back in 2013 in a 3-2 victory over Scotland.

"I think Wilf is hoping that England come for him," Pardew said. "Personally, I think he's done more than enough to warrant a place.

"Even during this run his defensive work has been good, the assists are starting to rack up.

"The ball's in England's court. He had a chance at junior level, but not enough at senior."

Remy joined on a season-long loan from Chelsea in August, but has yet to make an appearance for the club after picking a thigh injury early into his spell.

And the Frenchman is set for at least another two weeks on the sidelines following a setback, with Pardew saying: "Loic has picked up a different injury. It's the calf [this time]. That's a disappointment."