Fulham captain Scott Parker reckoned the side gave themselves too much to do after surrendering two first-half goals.

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Manager Kit Symons was glad of a 'fortuitous' reply from scorer by Ross McCormack - but the words 'mountain' and 'climb' came to mind as the Whites struggled to level against a well-organised side now up to fourth in the Championship.

In contrast, Whites have a battle on their hands to steer clear of the relegation zone, starting away at Millwall on Saturday.