Fulham

Following Mark Hughes' decision to leave his post as manager at the end of the season, Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed faced his second summer in a row searching for a new gaffer. This time though, long term target Martin Jol did arrive following his stint in his native Holland with Ajax. An impressive 8th place finish last term puts the pressure on right away, and we all know Al Fayed can have an itchy trigger finger at times.

Goalkeeper

Another solid keeper graces the pitch at Craven Cottage, and rumours of a move seemed to have calmed down this summer following last years intensity. As it now looks like Mark Schwarzer will stay another year at least it isn't too problematic, while a new back up has been brought in already this summer.

Defence

Never really been a problem at the club, and they still have the solid backline that former manager Roy Hodgson breathed so much confidence into. Brede Hangeland and Philippe Senderos are big imposing centre half's, while they now have flair at the left side with new signing John Arne Riise.

Midfield


Here Fulham could maybe be lacking that bit of quality needed in the centre of park. Captain Danny Murphy has been a terrific servant but he isn't getting any younger, out wide though they are solid. Flair players Damien Duff and Clint Dempsey, one of the Premier League's most underrated, continue to perform fantastically.

Forwards

If as widely expected Andy Johnson moves onto pastures new, another body would be needed up top. Moussa Dembele and Bobby Zamroa, and Dempsey who can in he forward positions, can't carry the burden themselves. It is widely known that a Premiership team needs four solid front men.

Manager

Jol is still very well liked through England, and many fans still aren't impressed with the way he was let go by Spurs. Including many Spurs fans themselves. He has plenty of experience, and could be another little gem at the Cottage.

Areas to Strengthen

Another midfield player of real quality wouldn't go a miss in the side, neither would an added striker. Other than that it could be a matter of adding a little strength in depth.

Expectations

Fulham are another side that due to over performing, expectations have risen. A top half finish will be the least that is expected, and a decent showing in Europe would cheer the faithful up no end.

Odds

2000/1 (Sky Bet)

Players in

Bryan Ruiz undisclosed (Twente Enschede)Csaba Somogyi free (Rakospalotai) John Arne Riise £2m (Roma) Marcel Gecov £700,000 (Slovan Liberec) Dan Burn undisclosed (Darlington) Pajtim Kasami undisclosed (Palermo) Tom Donegan free (Everton) Orlando Sa free Zdenek Grygera loan (Juventus)

Players out

Jonathan Greening £600,000 (Nottingham Forest) Kagisho Dikgacoi undisclosed (Crystal Palace)  Zoltan Gera, Eddie Johnson, Diomansy Kamara, John Pantsil, Matthew Saunders, Matthew Reece (all released) David Stockdale loan (Ipswich Town) Carlos Salcido loan (Tigres) Keanu Marsh-Brown and Lauri Dalla Valle loan (Dundee United) Rafik Halliche loan (Swansea City)

Capello faces selection dilemma following squad announcement

Kevin Davies has hit the headlines following Fabio Capello's squad announcement for the upcoming game against Montenegro.

The 33-year-old Bolton striker will make his debut if he takes to the Wembley turf next Wednesday, with him vying for a spot along with Wayne Rooney, Peter Crouch and Darren Bent.

Davies' selection owes much to injuries to Jermain Defoe, Bobby Zamora and Gabriel Agbonlahor, although he has beaten Newcastle's Andy Carroll who was tipped to win a place.

Despite this though it is in the centre of defence where the Italian faces the biggest problem.

Manchester United and Chelsea stars Rio Ferdinand and John Terry are both recalled to the squad, and will be favourite to partner each other against the Europeans minnows.

However that would of course be extremely hard on Phil Jagielka, who has performed admirably whilst deputising for the Three Lions.

The Everton centre back would rightfully feel hard done by if dropped, with Capello also facing a big decision about whether to reinstate Ferdinand as captain.

Steven Gerrard has taken the armband in his absence, and a lot of debate enraging about Rio's return.

Many people are in favour of the Liverpool midfielder keeping the arm band, which would make the most sense for the side.

Surely Ferdinand has a lot more on his mind, e.g regaining fitness and a regular slot for both club and country again, rather than being burdened by captaincy.

Elsewhere Joe Hart will continue between the sticks, but we could see a new face in midfield.

Gareth Barry and Gerrard will surely get starts with Adam Johnson also a favourite, but the final place could be up for grabs.

Any one of Tom Huddlestone, Joe Cole, Aaron Lennon, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jack Wilshire and Ashley Young could grab that final spot.

Despite the debate over personnel though it should be a fairly straight forward victory for England, with nothing else to be tolerated.

Time for England's new breed

Tomorrow night the World Cup flops who carried the hopes of a nation on their shoulders this summer, roll back into town and take centre stage of Wembley.

Fabio Capello's troops face Hungary, a side ranked significantly lower in the Fifa World Rankings and one that should be tossed a side with little complaint.

However there are new faces in this squad, players who given a good performance could replace some of the World Cup 'stars' on a permanent basis.

Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere are the most exciting of the new inclusions, with the Arsenal youngsters set to be main stays of the national side for years to come.

That is if they get enough game time for their clubs, which shouldn't be a problem give the fact that Arsene Wenger has rejected loan bids for some of his young stars.

Fellow Gunner Theo Walcott is also back, with Adam Johnson, Phil Jagielka, Joe Hart, and Bobby Zamora amongst others also getting a chance to impress the Italian.

Hart and Johnson are also future stars in the making, but the rest with have to put in a sterling performance to impress a deflated nation.

Hungary, boosted by Fulham man Zoltan Gera, aren't expected to do much in this game but secretly could just fancy their chance.

After all they are playing a side in disarray, deflated after a poor summer and further rocked by retirements of players called into the squad for this game.

What ever you think of Paul Robinson and Wes Brown though will be irrelevant come kick off, all eyes will be the Wembley pitch where a win is a must!

If either a poor display, a loss or both occur Capello really could have a problem on his hands with just a month to go until the European Championship qualifiers.