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File photo dated 28-12-2021 of Long-serving Crystal Palace defender Joel Ward who says the current squad is the best he has played with and believes they can enjoy more trips to Wembley

London ENGLAND - AUGUST 30 : L-R Josh Dasilva of Brentford and Crystal Palace's Joel Ward during English Premier League match between Crystal Palace Stock Photo - Alamy

Leeds, UK. 09th Apr, 2023. Joel Ward #2 of Crystal Palace talks with Will Hughes #19 of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match Leeds United vs Crystal Palace at Elland Road

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. NOVEMBER 03 Crystal Palace's Joel Ward during English Premier League between Crystal Palace and Leicester City at Selhurst Par Stock Photo - Alamy

Crystal Palace's Joel Ward (left) and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Monday October 18, 2021 Stock Photo - Alamy

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Joel Ward of Crystal Palace during the pre Season Friendly match between Crawley Town and Crystal Palace at the Broadfield Stadium , Crawley , UK - 19th July 2023 Stock Photo - Alamy

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Crystal Palace's Joel Ward during FA Cup Semi-Final between Crystal Palace and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium , London, UK 17t Stock Photo - Alamy

LONDON, GBR. DEC 12TH Joel Ward of Crystal Palace heads the ball during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Everton at Selhurst Park, London on Sunday 12th December 2021. (Credit

JOEL WARD, CRYSTAL PALACE FC, 2022 Stock Photo - Alamy

London, UK. 23rd Jan, 2022. Joel Ward of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture credit should read: Paul Terry/Sportimage Credit: Sportimage/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Joel Ward of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on August 31, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Joel Ward of Crystal Palace in new home kit during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Stock Photo - Alamy