Palace can survive in Premiership, says Vaesen

NICO VAESEN insists Crystal Palace can follow Birmingham's example next season and make an immediate impact on the Premiership.

Palace produced a stunning end-of-season run of form under manager Iain Dowie and edged past West Ham in the First Division play-off final at the Millennium Stadium courtesy of Neil Shipperley's second-half match winner.

Cardiff has been a happy hunting ground for Vaesen, who won promotion there with Birmingham two years ago, and the on-loan goalkeeper reckons Palace share the same qualities which made Steve Bruce's side a hit in the top flight.