Soares plans to stay

Last updated : 16 April 2008 By Nik Taylor
Midfielder Tom Soares has reassured Palace fans he is happy at the club and is not looking for a summer move to Blackburn.

The former England U21 international has been in top form for the Eagles this season, and has been linked with a string of Premiership clubs.

However, he insists his top priority is to reach the Premiership with Palace.

"Obviously it's brilliant when you hear that Premiership clubs are interested in you - but I just want to concentrate on Palace," he told the Croydon Advertiser.

"If I keep working hard things will take care of themselves - but first things first, I want to help Palace get promoted. "I'm confident I've got what it takes to be a Premiership player - but this is where I want to be at the moment."