Crystal Palace will take on Roy Hodgson's Fulham next month in a testimonial for long-serving striker Dougie Freedman.The 34-year-old Scot has been granted a benefit match, which will take place at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, July 29, after making 371 appearances in 10 years over two spells with the Eagles, scoring 108 goals.

"This is an achievement in my career that I have been looking forward to and I would like to thank the chairman (Simon Jordan) for making it possible," Freedman told Palace's official website.

"I want to thank the fans for what they have done for me. Not many players have disappointing games for their club and get applauded off the field but that has happened many a time to me.I will never forget how special they have been to me."

Freedman, who spent the end of last season on loan at Leeds, has a year left on his contract and will hold talks with Eagles boss Neil Warnock in the next few days to discuss his future.

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