We'll survive says Fulham's Kean

Fulham might be hovering precariously close to the relegation zone but assistant manager Steve Kean maintains that they have enough quality to survive.

The Cottagers appeared to be edging towards safety but wins for Crystal Palace and Norwich last weekend have prompted fresh concerns. However, a victory over Everton tomorrow would almost certainly preserve Fulham's Premiership status. Kean said: "The table doesn't lie and we are down there because we haven't picked up enough points.

"But we still feel the quality we have in the squad will show through in the last few games of the season.

"We know there's pressure from some teams below us but we also know if we get a result against Everton, which is a massive game for us, we could be safe."

Fulham have won only once in the Premiership in the last three months.

However, Kean has taken comfort from the recent matches against Manchester City, Middlesbrough and Chelsea, where performances, if not results, have been consistent.

Kean added: "That's the word that we have been trying to put into the players' minds - to be consistent throughout the 90 minutes.