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Team News: Zamora, Johnson start up front

Fulham manager Martin Jol has named a strong side to face FC Twente in their Europa League group clash this evening.

The Dutchman has chosen Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson to lead the line, with skipper Danny Murphy securing the midfield and Damien Duff on the wing.

The London side were forced to leave out Clint Dempsey due to a thigh injury, while defender Chris Baird withdrew from the side for personal reasons.

Steve Sidwell misses out with a hernia problem while Orlando Sa has a place on the bench.

Fulham can draw level on points with Group K leaders FC Twente if they beat their Dutch opponents this evening.

Fulham: Schwarzer; Kelly, Riise, Hangeland, Hughes; Duff, Etuhu, Murphy, Dembele; Zamora, Johnson Subs: Etheridge, Sa, Kasami, Senderos, Gecov, Frei, Briggs

FC Twente: Mihailov; Wisgerhof, Rosales, Franco, Tiendalli; Brama, Landzaat, Fer, Bajrami; Chadli, De Jong Subs: Marsman, Cornelisse, Bengtsson, Buysse, Janko, Ola John, Gouriye

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