Hugo Rodallega can play a major part in Fulham’s great escape, according to captain Brede Hangeland.
The Colombian headed home his first Premier League goal in over a year on Saturday to secure three vital points at Aston Villa.
Rodallega came on as a half-time substitute, along with Ashkan Dejagah, at Villa Park and is pushing for a start in this weekend’s basement battle with Norwich City.
Fulham need all the help they can get in their bid to beat the drop and skipper Hangeland insists former Wigan striker Rodallega is an integral part of the survival blueprint.
Hangeland said: “Hugo and Ashkan did very well, it was a whole squad effort, and I was delighted we were able to put in a performance like that. I thought everyone involved today, the whole team, got us that victory [at Villa].
“I'd like to think [Hugo can play a big part] based on what I saw today. Everyone is important now. It's all hands to the pump now and it's pleasing to see players come off the bench and make an impact.”
Three points at Villa Park gave Felix Magath’s Whites a lifeline as we enter the final five fixtures of the season.
Fulham are still five points from safety, however Hangeland is confident his team are heading in the right direction.
He added: “This is the start of where we want to go. I won't be pleased until the season's over and we're out of the bottom three.
"That's what we're planning to do and we'll do everything in our power to make sure that happens.”
