Fulham boss Scott Parker plans to lean on Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Loftus-Cheek is on loan at newly-promoted Fulham but remained on the bench during their first win of the season against West Brom having started their two previous matches.

The Cottagers face West Ham this weekend and Parker has vowed that Loftus-Cheek will have a full part to play in their season.

"I've been very impressed with him, he has undoubted ability and quality," Parker said.

"He's missed a lot of football with injury but he's very clear it's a long season. I have no doubt he will have a vital role in what we do."