Therry's going to Guadeloupe

Charlton midfielder Therry Racon has been called up by Guadeloupe's national side for a training camp in France at the end of the month.

A French colony in the Caribbean, Guadeloupe will play a match with Caen as part of their training session.

The meeting from Tuesday, March 31st is one of the final training camps for Guadeloupe ahead of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which takes place in the United States in June.

Former Guadeloupian national team players include Jocelyn Angloma and David Sommeil, while Cardiff City's Miguel Comminges is a regular for his country.

Players with Guadeloupe roots include Therry Henry, Mikael Silvestre, Pascal Chimbonda and William Gallas. Racon returned from a knee injury sustained against Queens Park Rangers in November to reclaim his spot in Phil Parkinson's starting XI in the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate at the start of November.

And Racon has kept his place ever since, scoring a wonderful left-footed strike in the 2-0 win over Plymouth Argyle at The Valley on Valentine's Day.

He is expected to again start in the centre when Charlton host Preston North End at The Valley on Saturday (3pm), tickets for which remain on general sale, priced £15, £20 and £25 adults, £15 over 60s and U21s, and £10 U18s.

Seats are available in person from the Valley commercial centre and Bexleyheath retail outlet, online, and on the 0871 226 1905 hotline. Places will also be on sale from the stadium in advance of kick-off.

Fans can book £6-per-head Valley Express return travel to the stadium from more than 70 pick-up points. Get more details about the pick-up points and times here.

Read a preview of Saturday's match against Preston here.

Read Phil Parkinson's thoughts, including the latest injury news, and listen to an audio interview with the Addicks boss here.