Defender Wayne Brown appears to have won his fitness battle and could return to the Hull side for the home clash with Crystal Palace.Brown missed last Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Sheffield United due to a calf injury, but returned to training earlier this week.

Winger Richard Garcia (shoulder) remains doubtful after sitting out the last two games while fitness doubts also linger over Jay-Jay Okocha.

Midfielder Nick Barmby (groin) made his first appearance in over two months for the reserves in midweek, but it remains to be seen what part - if any - the former England international will play in the remainder of the season.

The Tigers go into the game needing a victory to keep their slim chances of securing automatic promotion alive.

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