Put in the hard work, face up, front up and don’t hide was Scott Parker’s pre-match rallying cry to his players. On this evidence the message was heard loud and clear.
On a night when only victory would do for the two favourites for Premier League relegation only Parker’s Fulham rose to the occasion, producing both the performance and result required.
Their cause was certainly aided by West Brom’s failure to provide much of a challenge.
MATCH FACTS
FULHAM (4-3-3): Areola 7; Aina 8, Adarabioyo 7.5, Andersen 7.5, Robinson 8.5; Lemina 7 (Reed 46, 6), Anguissa 8.