Hodgson hoping to emulate Pompey feat

Roy Hodgson believes his Fulham side can take inspiration from Portsmouth as they bid to wreck Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented haul of five trophies.

Pompey have struggled in both league and cup this season but last year they lifted the FA Cup, defeating Alex Ferguson’s side in the quarter-finals.

The Cottagers meet the Red Devils at the same stage tomorrow and must repeat the feat if they are to reach Wembley – something Hodgson believes is well within their grasp.

“It’s a big cup match as we’ve reached the quarter-final stage and the beauty of the cup is that you’re never completely out of it,” said Hodgson.

“We’ve got home advantage against the champions of England, and we believe we can make a game of this. We’re hoping it’s going to be our day. If we did want to take some solace then it is there in Portsmouth last year.”