Finnan blow puts damper on Fulham win

Fulham’s dramatic 1-0 Intertoto Cup victory against Sochaux last night was soured by confirmation that their Republic of Ireland World Cup star Steve Finnan is injured and will miss the start of the Premiership season.

Sean Davis’ 92nd-minute strike left Fulham just 270 minutes from the UEFA Cup - with boss Jean Tigana insisting: “That’s what we’re aiming for.”