Dwight Gayle forces way into Alan Pardew’s Wembley plans

Dwight Gayle has put himself in the frame to start for Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final after his two-goal salvo secured the south London club’s Premier League status.

Charlie Adam fired Stoke ahead at Selhurst Park, but Gayle responded immediately after the interval before striking the winner with a delightful 25-yard free-kick in the second period.

“Gayle has had a funny season because injuries and our form in the first half of the season has really limited his time,” said boss Alan Pardew.