Fulham finally got the 1-0 victory that manager Slavisa Jokanovic was so desperate for as a Sone Aluko goal ensured they replaced Sheffield Wednesday in the play-offs places.

It wasn't easy for Jokanovic's side however as Rotherham, who were relegated with the result, were competitive in the middle of the midfield and didn't allow Fulham to play their usual passing style of football.

But sides who want to play in the Premier League need to be able to grind out positive results and Jokanovic was obviously delighted after the game at the way his side managed to get the three points in Yorkshire.

Here's what we learned from the win at Rotherham.

Fulham have the ability to win games ugly

Celebrations: Fulham celebrate Sone Aluko's opener

In the past, this game would've stumped Fulham.

Rotherham were compact and set up to frustrate the visitors and they managed that for just over an hour of the game before Aluko popped up in the box to poke the ball home after the ball pinballed in the box in between strikes from Tom Cairney and Stefan Johansen.

If a side wants to get out of a division such as the Championship they have to be able to win ugly -playing the brand of football that has become commonplace at the Cottage this year is all well and good but if the points don't come then it's no good.

Today proved that Fulham have the ability to play some stunning football, but also get the points when it matters the most.

It's Fulham's to lose now

Looking forward: Slavisa Jokanovic

That win today lifted Fulham above Sheffield Wednesday and it's theirs to lose now, but the players have the confidence now that they can really do this.

They've finally broken into the top six having thrown away two previous attempts at doing so and with Wednesday to come in the last game of the season the feeling around the dressing room is that this is theirs now.

If Fulham match Wednesday's results or better them, the play-offs is theirs but the feel good factor is sticking around the Cottage at the moment and it doesn't look like that will stop any time soon.

Defensive frailties are still there

Juggle: Aaron Wilbraham (L) is put under pressure by Michael Madl

Despite the result, Fulham's defensive frailties are still there for everyone to see – Rotherham should've put away at least one of their chances and if Fulham were playing a, with all due respect, better team they could've been in trouble.

Danny Ward should've scored in the first half when he sent his free header wide while a good David Button fingertip save denied Lee Frecklington.

There were a few nervy moments in the second half once the Cottagers had gone a goal up and these will need to be cut out should Fulham want to stay in these play-off places.

With Michael Madl playing his first game since Valentine's Day Jokanovic now has three centre backs to choose from to ensure Fulham are solid at the back.

Kevin McDonald was the lynchpin

Mac attack: Kevin McDonald challenges

McDonald was a colossus today, both in terms of getting Fulham going forward and in anchoring the midfield.

Today we saw the best of the Scot – his distribution was first class and his ball to Fredericks in the first half is a particular highlight from what was a very good game.

People will rave about Tom Cairney, and for good reason, but McDonald is the glue that holds the midfield together and the side would be a lot worse off without him.