Hodgson goes on the defensive

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson today defended his team despite them managing just five goals this season.

A goalless draw at home to Sunderland means Fulham have netted just once in their last four League games.

Hodgson, whose side are one place above the relegation zone, said: "Of course I'm concerned, but I have great faith in the players we have.

"With Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora, and players like Zoltan Gera and Simon Davies, not to mention Jimmy Bullard, there are plenty of goals in the team.

"The Sunderland match came on the back of an international week where we had as much as 14 players away. So I could be a lot less happy than I am."