Cardiff will be close to full strength as they welcome Crystal Palace to the Welsh capital.

Forward Ross McCormack was sidelined for almost two months with a hamstring injury before returning to make a 90th-minute cameo appearance in the 4-0 romp at Watford last time out.

And he has used the international break to build up his fitness and get some reserve-team minutes under his belt in order to be at 100% for the visit of Neil Warnock's side. Full-back Kevin McNaughton has also returned to the fold having been out since pre-season with an ankle problem.

Whether manager Dave Jones opts to change a winning formula, however, is a different matter although McNaughton may be called upon as Mark Kennedy struggles with a slight hamstring spasm.

Joe Ledley missed Wales' double header against Finland and Liechtenstein with a pelvic problem but he should be okay, as should teenage right-back Adam Matthews after an ankle injury.

But Josh Magennis will not be available having joined Grimsby on a month-long loan deal.