Australia's skipper has barely played so far in 2015-16 but despite almost moving to Stoke City before the season, he insists he's going nowhere in January

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak has declared he will not leave Premier League club Crystal Palace in the January transfer window despite a lack of games so far this season.

Jedinak made just his second start for the 2015-16 campaign in Palace's scoreless draw with Swansea City on Monday, but the 31-year-old insists he is a crucial member of Alan Pardew's squad.

Pardew has preferred Yohan Cabaye and James McArthur as holding midfielders, while Jedinak has also had some injury problems earlier in the season.

Palace accepted an offer from Stoke City for Jedinak during the European summer transfer window, which the former Central Coast Mariners midfielder rejected, and the Australia international insisted he hasn't changed his mind.

"There's no speculation about me going anywhere," Jedinak said.

"I'm here and well and truly involved, apart from a couple of little niggles a couple of weeks ago I'd have been involved in those games."

Jedinak has found it frustrating to watch from the bench and sidelines as Palace have surged to fifth in the Premier League table.

"The club has done fantastic things but I probably haven't played as much as I'd have liked," he said.

"But still being around it is still very fulfilling. On the flipside I think the national team it has probably been our best year - winning the Asian Cup and kicking on from there having a really good qualifying campaign.

"When I found out I was playing my first home game I always said they [his kids] were going to be the mascots. It's always nice to share this moment with them.

"The little one who I was carrying has been begging for me to get on the football field. It was nice to share it with both of them.

"It has been a season where you learn about yourself, it teaches you about your own mental fortitude and resilience.

"I've always had confidence and belief in myself and the group - playing in front of these sort of fans you should have that. I've gained that over the many times I've played here.

"I always back myself every day when I come in - not just on game day. It's about training and setting standards for as long as I'm here. I'll just continue to do that."

