“I think it's an important time of the season for us to really get going,” said Crowther.
“Palace is a good chance on Friday at the stadium to kick on as a team, get our season started, and bounce back from what happened on Monday.
“I'm taking all of it in my stride. It’s a challenge I like and training with better, older, stronger players is better for my development so, hopefully, I can start showing those benefits on the pitch this season.
“It’s really nice having Leigh leading the 21s. He gives, not just me, but all of the lads clarity and he's really thorough with his messages. He knows what he wants from us and everyone knows him at the club because he’s been here for a while, so he gets it and he gets us.