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Survival, not Europe, tops Roy's agenda

Roy Hodgson today insisted his only target remains Premier League survival and that he had not even considered the prospect of Fulham qualifying for the UEFA Cup.

Victory at home to Hull tomorrow could move Fulham to seventh in the Premier League and into contention for Europe.

But manager Hodgson (above) said: "All I want to consider is a finish to the season which is away from the relegation zone.

"You don't want to crush dreams but I know perfectly well that in the Premier League it is very easy to get on a run which is negative. As soon as that happens the tail comes up to meet you very quickly.

"Tomorrow's game is crucial to our season and I give it the highest priority."

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