Fulham captain Danny Murphy says they've made great progress since the arrival of manager Roy Hodgson.

"The fact is that he changed the way we were playing," Murphy explained on fulhamfc.com. "He made us more of a footballing team. He brought in some of his own personnel and changed a few players which helped because he brought in some really good players. Then he did the same this pre-season, making some really astute signings. If you look at our squad - as well as team - compared to last year, it's a more experienced squad.

"Of course, as time has progressed under Roy, the way he wants us to play - the style, the pattern of play that he wants - has got better because we've worked on it. That does take time. When he first came in, it did take time. But we had improved by the end of last season and we've continued that, and that's credit to him and his staff, and to the players he's brought in.

"Together, we've all knitted in and moved forward now. We're far from being the finished article. We're not silly enough to sit here and say we're a great side because we have our weaknesses like every team. We've struggled on the road to score goals and get points and that's been a disappointment but overall in terms of the bigger picture, the fans, staff and players all feel like we're moving forward. There's a spring in the step of everyone at the club."