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Davies: Fulham turnaround amazing under Hodgson

Simon Davies says Fulham's change in fortunes this season is amazing.

Roy Hodgson's side were seemingly doomed to the drop at Portsmouth in the final game of the season in May 2008 before they survived with a 76th-minute winner from Danny Murphy.

But they have since established themselves in the top-flight and are still in both the Europa League and FA Cup.

Davies,30, said: "The FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday and then Juventus on Thursday - what a week for the club. Times have not been like this at Fulham for ages.

"The reality check is that two years ago we were starring relegation to the Championship in the face. What was it 15 minutes or so from going down so what a turnaround, everyone is really excited.

"The boys are on a high after Donetsk - it was amazing. They are one of the best teams I have ever played against, a difficult venue, and they pass the ball around as good as anyone.

"Going through has given us a big lift but it leads us into such an exciting time for the club. But Roy is keeping the boys' feet on the ground.

"We know that we have two great opportunities in the cups but it is a normal week for us, normal training, focusing on each game."

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