Crystal Palace midfielder Tom Soares has played down recent reports linking him with a summer move to Blackburn Rovers.

The 22-year-old, a former England Under-21 international, has scored five goals for the Eagles this season - including three in his last five games - which has seen Neil Warnock's team charge into the play-off picture.

Rovers are reportedly one of a number of clubs eyeing the Palace youngster, but Soares says his sole concern, at the moment, is to fire Palace into the Premier League.

He said: "Obviously it's brilliant when you hear that Premiership clubs are interested in you - but I just want to concentrate on Palace.

"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 Premier League player, but this is where I want to be at the moment."