In a half where Fulham have applied endless amounts of pressure, we have found ourselves going into the break 2-0 up, with goals from Carlton Cole and Matty Etherington on 43 and 45mins respectively.

Andy Johnson was also sent off for Fulham deep into first half injury time for two bookable offences.

We have found ourselves at times on the backfoot, but our exceptionally strong finish to the half (and the sending off) should hopefully see us take the initiative in the second.

More to follow at full time

COYI!

Starting Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Paintsil, Hughes, Hangeland, Konchesky (booked), Gera, Murphy (booked), Bullard, Davies, Johnson (sent off), Zamora

Starting West Ham XI: Green, Faubert, Upson, Neill, Illunga, Behrami, Noble, Parker, Etherington (1), Di Michele, Cole (1)

Sam