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Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of ex-striker Andrew Johnson.

The 33-year-old was released by Queens Park Rangers at the end of last season and has penned a contract until January at Selhurst Park.

Johnson spent four years with Palace before leaving for Everton in 2006, scoring an impressive 85 times including 21 goals in the Premier League in the 2004/05 season.

The Eagles confirmed he has been included in Neil Warnock's 25-man squad and will also be coaching the club's academy.

Johnson told the club's official website: "I am delighted to be coming back to a club that I love and have a real soft spot for.

"I would like to thank the gaffer and the chairman for giving me this opportunity and I am looking forward to helping this football club have continued success in the Premier League.

"I have also been given an opportunity to help the youngsters in a coaching capacity, something I am really looking forward to getting involved in."

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