Parker thinking big as Loftus-Cheek delivers

SCOTT PARKER believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek will have a big role to play for Fulham this season after the midfielder got off the mark for his new club in their 3-2 defeat to Everton.

The on-loan Chelsea man (above) netted in the 70th minute at Craven Cottage but the hosts were unable to find an equaliser.

‘I thought he was brilliant,’ said Parker. ‘He came on, made a difference and looked every bit of a top, top player. He got on the ball, was brave, scored a goal and was dynamic and if you get him in between the lines, with confidence, he has that raw ability.

‘He will be big for us this year. He needs to keep working and listening to what we are saying, but no doubt he’ll keep improving.’