Ful marks

14 months ago Fulham seemed certainties for the drop down to the Championship. Roy "Woy" Hodgson had come in but made little difference to the West London club's fortunes.

Hodgson was so desperate that he even cried at a press conference. But then things clicked. A fantastic win at Reading kick-started their season, and wins against Man City, Birmingham and Portsmouth gave Fulham an unlikely escape.

Now, Fulham only need to beat Everton at Craven Cottage on Sunday to guarantee a spot in the new Europa League.

Hodgson has re-built Fulham with a strong emphasis on defence. And you get the impression (with his international pedigree), he will treat Europe seriously.

I may sound mad saying this but I believe Hodgson would make a fantastic future manager of England.