Litmanen In Fulham Squad

Last updated : 04 April 2008 By Sam
The Finland international is yet to play a senior game for Fulham since signing for the club in the January transfer window but manager Roy Hodgson has declared him ready for at least a place on the ebnch for the Sunderland match.

Litmanen made his first appearance for the club in the Reserves' 3-1 away defeat against Tottenham where he scored Fulhams only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 3-1 defeat on Monday night.

"Jari is ready for the bench but my problem is quite a few players are ready for the bench.

"He played very well in the reserves this week which is good. He's training well and he's a very good player to have around.

"He's an inspiration to everybody and I'm delighted to have him here. He's a quality football player."