Fulham boss Roy Hodgson can't believe Paul Ince is already under pressure at Blackburn Rovers.

"It's a sad indictment of our game if you can't get to the end of September before a new manager is having the finger pointed at him," said Hodgson.

"But nothing surprises me, it is something beyond our control as managers. It's always nice to revisit clubs and see friends you made during your time there, but as a manager you can only be concerned with what your current team is doing.

"There can't be any sentiment in it. I will be delighted if we can go there and win the game but I know it will be difficult."