Hughes named new Fulham boss

MARK HUGHES was last night confirmed as Fulham’s new manager after agreeing a two-year deal.

Fulham had been seeking a replacement for Roy Hodgson since he swapped Craven Cottage for Anfield earlier this summer, and failed in a bid to prise Martin Jol from Ajax.

Former Manchester City boss Hughes will begin work at the club immediately, taking charge of his first match in the friendly meeting with Werder Bremen on August 7.