Connor Wickham has blown his chance to impress Martin O'Neill after twisting his ankle in training. Sunderland striker Connor Wickham will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the knee injury he suffered on Saturday. Play now.

Video Loading. After making a brief substitute appearance against Everton in October, Wickham suffered another injury setback, exemplifying his fitness nightmare at Selhurst Park. Video Unavailable. Ray Lewington has a message for Palace supporters over long-term absentees. Crystal Palace’s Connor Wickham celebrates scoring their first goal.

Robert Warlow. Share Comments ; By. But it was a severe injury as the attacker suffered a cruciate knee ligament tear and required surgery. The video will start in 8 Cancel.

Click to play Tap to play. Signed in August 2015 from Sunderland, Wickham has made just […] 12:00, 27 NOV 2018; Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham returned to first team training this week, with the Englishman finally nearing a return to action yet again. Crystal Palace's Connor Wickham faces a long spell out after suffering a "serious" knee injury in the defeat at Swansea. The £8million summer signing was expected to make his first start since December at Villa Park. The latest injury news on Connor Wickham and Scott Dann as Palace assistant provides warning.