Hills has been struggling to oust Clint Hill from left-back at Selhurst Park

Colchester United have signed Crystal Palace defender Lee Hills on a month-long loan deal.

The England Under-19 international could make his U's debut against Walsall in League One on Saturday.

The 18-year-old left-back has made two Championship starts this season and played 13 games last term, scoring once against Bristol City.

He told the Eagles website: "I feel I need more first-team football and this move will hopefully offer me that."

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