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Teenager James Daly could be part of Crystal Palace's matchday squad at AFC Bournemouth tomorrow (Saturday) after joining with the travelling first team party.

The Croydon Advertiser understands that the 18-year-old is part of the travelling party for the game at the Vitality Stadium, and could be named as one of the 18 players in the matchday squad, with Christian Benteke now set to miss out with a groin injury.

Daly was a notable absentee from the Palace U23 squad this afternoon (Friday) as the Eagles beat Huddersfield Town 2-1 at Selhurst Park, with the striker pictured by the club training with the first team instead.

In his absence, 16-year-old Rob Street got the nod up front for Richard Shaw's side and he justified his promotion from the U18 side as he netted the opening goal in the Professional Development League clash, and Daly will now hope to do the same if called upon for the first team.

Daly has impressed recently for the U23 side, including scoring a hat-trick against Queens Park Rangers in February.

Daly's inclusion in the travelling party coincides with the injury to Christian Benteke, who limped off in training on Thursday with a groin problem.

Benteke posted a message on social networking website Twitter this afternoon, which can be seen below, to say he was really disappointed to not be part of the game tomorrow, and with no other recognised striker available as Alexander Sorloth and Connor Wickham remain sidelined, there could now be an opportunity for Daly.