Fulham axe Sanchez: Collins favourite for job but ex-Spurs boss Jol and Belgrade's Djukic also in the frame

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While assistant managers Ray Lewington and Billy McKinlay were put in temporary charge for tomorrow's relegation clash at home to Wigan, ex-skipper Collins went to the top of a shortlist of candidates to become the club's third full-time manager in nine months.

Collins shocked Scottish side Hibernian, who he led to the CIS Cup last March, when he walked out on them yesterday but the 39-year-old, who ended his playing career at Fulham in 2003, insisted there had been no prior approach from Fulham owner Mohamed Fayed or his directors.

Down and out: Lawrie Sanchez has been sacked by Fulham following a run of five Premier League matches without a win

He said: "I can clarify there's been no contact from Fulham. They've got a manager, he's got a tough job right now and I wish him all the best."

But it is understood Collins is top of a shortlist that includes former Partizan Belgrade manager Miroslav Djukic and ex-Tottenham boss Martin Jol.

Fulham have won only two League games this season despite Sanchez spending nearly £26 million in the transfer market over the summer.

A Fulham statement said: "Following a run of disappointing results the club are languishing in the relegation zone, and losing Premier League status is a proposition that cannot be contemplated.

"We are confident we will find the right replacement to increase our chances of remaining in the Premier League, which is of vital importance."