Davis strike secures full points for Fulham

Fulham 1 Middlesbrough 0

Fulham 1 Middlesbrough 0

England hopeful Sean Davis grabbed the goal which ensured a worrying day for Fulham finished on a high, with a 1-0 victory against poor travellers Middlesbrough.

Sven-Goran Eriksson was in the directors' box to assess Davis ahead of the friendly with Australia next month - and he saw the midfielder slot home in the 39th minute to condemn 'Boro to their eighth successive away league defeat.

In the 71st minute, Schwarzer scrambled to the foot of his left-hand post to push away Malbranque's curling free-kick.

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Boro sub Szilard Nemeth then forced Taylor into action with a sweet volley.

And Maccarone burst clear of the home backline with a dozen minutes remaining but fired straight into Taylor's chest.