SAINTS defensive trio Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis and James Bree have all been passed fit to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening.

Centre-backs Bednarek and Harwood-Bellis suffered injuries while away on international duty, while versatile defender Bree has been out since the 4-0 defeat at Chelsea.

Manager Ivan Juric also confirmed that midfielder Will Smallbone, who withdrew from the Republic of Ireland squad last month, is still unavailable due to injury.

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The academy graduate is struggling with a groin issue but could return to action before Saints travel to Tottenham on Sunday.

"We have Will Smallbone, who will be out. The others are all fit," Juric explained when previewing Southampton's home fixture against Crystal Palace.

"James Bree and Jan Bednarek are both okay, Taylor Harwood-Bellis is okay, and everybody else is fit.

"I hope that Smallbone will be better next week or by the end of this week. We will see, he has this problem with his groin."