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Transfer news: Crystal Palace release striker Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson Crystal Palace
Image: Andrew Johnson played just once this season for Crystal Palace in the Capital One Cup

Striker Andrew Johnson has left Crystal Palace after his short-term contract expired.

The 33-year-old former England international re-signed with the club in the summer after being released by Queens Park Rangers.

However, he made just a single appearance in the Capital One Cup defeat to Newcastle and has now been allowed to find another club.

Johnson said: "It was great to be back at Palace, if only for a short time, and I wish everyone at the club and those great supporters every success for the rest of the season."

The club said: “We would like to thank Andrew for his efforts during his return to the club and wish him all the best for the future.”

Johnson, who won eight caps for England between 2005 and 2007, enjoyed a previous four-year spell at Palace in which he scored 85 goals in over 150 appearances.

He left the club for Everton in 2006 but made just 74 appearances in four years, suffering a number of injuries which continued at his next club Fulham.

Johnson signed for QPR on a free transfer from the Whites in 2012 but played just 24 appearances in all competitions as his injury problems continued.

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