Hodgson: league survival has boosted Fulham’s Euro vision

ROY HODGSON admits Fulham’s European campaign has been liberated by their reassuring position in the Premier League.

Fulham face defending champions Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 showdown at Craven Cottage tonight.

Any lingering concerns over relegation have faded after the Cottagers reached 34 points with last week’s drubbing of Burnley, putting them on the brink of safety for another season.