Fulham boss Jol delighted with debut goal scorer Pogrebynak

Fulham boss Martin Jol hailed goal scorer Pavel Pogrebynak after victory over Stoke City.

The 28-year-old, who has penned a deal until the end of the season, fired home 16 minutes into his debut, with Thomas Sorensen's own goal helping Jol's side to a 2-1 victory.

"We had somebody over with him during the process of getting his work permit," the Dutchman said. "He worked well and was fit.

"As you know, we don't have a lot of number nines at this club and he was keen to start.

"That was a positive thing and it meant Clint [Dempsey] could play in his position.

"You always have to wait and see how somebody will do when they come from abroad."

Of the short-term deal, Jol said: "I want players when I approach them that want to play for us.

"He said, 'Okay, I will play for the next four or five months and then we will wait and see'. It was a brave decision."