Scott Parker will take charge of Fulham after the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.

Parker will take caretaker charge, with owner Shahid Khan hinting he is likely to remain in charge to the end of the season.

He stated: "Though we were unable to maintain that pace thereafter, I am grateful for his effort. Claudio leaves Fulham as our friend and he will undoubtedly experience success again soon.

“I am asking Scott Parker to serve as our Caretaker Manager. Scott's immediate assignment is merely to help us stabilize, grow and rediscover ourselves as a football club.

"If Scott can answer that challenge, and our players respond to the opportunity, perhaps victories will follow in the months ahead.

“What's most important at this moment, however, is to regroup in a smart and deliberate manner that will serve our long-term vision for sustainable success.

"If we're able to do that and win some matches to make a stand late in the season, all the better."