PAUL Hart is expecting a big reaction from his players at Derby County tomorrow afternoon.

The Palace manager was desperately disappointed at his team's limp performance against Queens Park Rangers last weekend.

The 2-0 defeat leaves the Eagles just one point clear of third-from-bottom Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship table.

But with the Owls not playing until the Steel City derby with neighbours Sheffield United on Sunday, Hart's side have a chance to stretch the advantage to four points at Pride Park.

"It is another big game, they all are at this stage of the season for us," he said. "But from what I have seen in training this week the players look ready to put last weekend's performance behind them. They are a good group and I'm sure they will respond in a positive way."

Striker Alan Lee looks is ruled out with a groin strain while Calvin Andrew will undergo a late fitness test, but other than that Palace have a clean bill of health.