Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho insists Fulham counterpart Scott Parker knows he likes him.

There has been tension between the pair in the lead up to this midweek game due to Fulham replacing Aston Villa for the match.

But Mourinho spoke of his admiration for Parker on Tuesday, having managed the former midfielder at Chelsea before selling him to Newcastle United. Mourinho has followed Parker's career and is impressed by what he has achieved as a young manager.

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