THE ESSENTIAL

Roy Hodgson is relishing taking on the challenges which lie ahead for Fulham this season with the Cottagers still alive in three competitions.

Roy Hodgson believes that Fulham's 1-0 victory over Portsmouth could define the rest of their season. Jonathan Greening scored the only goal of the game and Hodgson said: "Tonight's victory was a crucial one for us, it was a little bit of a make-or-break. If you go to a sixth defeat at home to Portsmouth it's hard to get your season back on track."

Clint Dempsey is set to be fit for the World Cup with the Fulham and USA midfielder's knee injury not as serious as first thought.

Highly-rated Fulham defender Brede Hangeland has agreed a new deal to extend his stay at the Premier League club, according to reports.

Fulham have allowed out-of-favour Swedish full-back Fredrik Stoor to extend his loan period at Derby by a further two months.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has revealed he has turned down approaches from both Sweden and Norway to coach their national teams.

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is reportedly set to make a £2million move for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil in the January transfer window.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has admitted he is interested in signing striker Diomansy Kamara on loan from Fulham.

Sutton United manager Paul Doswell has revealed that striker Stefan Payne is on the brink of a dream move to Premier League side Fulham.

Fulham midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise claims he has been misunderstood following reported criticism of his Cottagers team-mates.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Nicky Shorey and Stefano Okaka
Where is he? - Aston Villa and Roma
Who is he linked with? - Fulham
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Who? - Chris Smalling
Where is he? - Fulham
Who is he linked with? - Manchester United
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