New signing Simon Elliott goes straight into Fulham’s starting line-up for the FA Cup third round clash with Leyton Orient.

Fulham hope to have Papa Bouba Diop back from injury for their home clash with rock-bottom Sunderland tomorrow.

Fulham are missing suspended midfielders Luis Boa Morte and Papa Bouba Diop for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash at Birmingham.

Fulham captain Luis Boa Morte returns from a one-match ban for the home clash with Bolton on Sunday, while defender Carlos Bocanegra could also be back after hamstring trouble.

Fulham midfielder Claus Jensen faces a late fitness test ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United.

Fulham went desperately close to joining the big-name casualties of the Carling Cup second round but boss Chris Coleman does not regret ringing the changes for the astonishing victory over Lincoln.

French defender Phillippe Christanval will make his full debut for Fulham in tomorrow’s Carling Cup first round home tie against Lincoln as manager Chris Coleman expects to change his entire starting line-up.

West Ham boss Alan Pardew opted to rest former England striker Teddy Sheringham for today’s London derby against Fulham.