Murphy in tribute to Hodgson

Danny Murphy feels Fulham have come full circle under Roy Hodgson as the Cottagers stand on the verge of the Europa League final.

Fulham are hoping striker Bobby Zamora will pass a late fitness test on his Achilles injury ahead of the semi-final second leg against Hamburg, with the tie delicately poised after a goalless draw in Germany.

The Cottagers have already beaten holders Shakhtar Donetsk and Italian giants Juventus in a run which started with a third qualifying round tie back in July against FK Vetra of Lithuania.

Murphy is one of the players who have been galvanised under Hodgson and the 33-year-old skipper paid tribute to the former Switzerland, Blackburn and Inter Milan boss.

“Roy brought a freshness in and to get to this level shows we have come full circle,” Murphy said.

“We have become victims of our success, because when we are not playing so well, you can hear the fans and then just a few years ago we were desperate for a win at the Cottage and now they are amazed if we lose a game there.”