Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has labelled his clubs qualification for the Europa League final as an 'outstanding achievement'.

The Cottagers managed a stirring comeback to win 2-1 and eliminate German club Hamburg from the competition and Hodgson was jubilant following the match.

"This club has had some bad times and we've looked into the abyss once or twice," he said.

"Everyone is proud that we're about to start our 10th Premier League season.

"And to have reached a Europa League final - and I don't care if you're Fulham or one of the top four - is an outstanding achievement. That will be recognised by everyone.

"I can only enjoy the moment and make sure that the glory on the players is not deflected elsewhere.

"We're in the final because we've played very, very well throughout and knocked out some very difficult teams, not least Hamburg.

"It's been a wonderful journey that I'm really proud of. The team have produced better football than we're entitled to ask of them."

Fulham will now go into the final in Hamburg on May 12 where they will meet Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid who edged past Liverpool on away goals.