Fulham boss Roy Hodgson believes he has Damien Duff back to his best ever form.
Hodgson admits both Duff and Bobby Zamora remain injury concerns for next week's Europa League final against Atletico Madrid.
Hodgson, who managed a 17-year-old Duff at Ewood Park in 1997, said: "He's been outstanding. He's been the Damien that I got to know as a young boy at Blackburn and have followed ever since.
"Several people tried to persuade me that's no longer the case and he's a totally different player, but I'm pleased to say they were wrong and I was right. If anything, he's a better player today.
"If he and Bobby are unable to play in the final, it would be a major, major blow."