Fulham signing Pavel Pogrebynak admits having Alex Hleb training with the club has helped him settle.

Hleb is a free agent after his release from Barcelona.

"My training routines are very intensive. We are combining exercises with the ball and physical workout. By the way, Alexander Hleb [who was recently released by Barcelona] has been joining me at the training ground lately, it's more fun together," Pogrebynak told Sovetsky Sport.

"Next week I expect to get my work permit and then, most likely on Thursday, I can join the rest of the team."