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Hodgson praise for Schwarzer

18 Apr 2009 - 10:53:49

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Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has won high praise from manager Roy Hodgson for his part in his side's excellent season in the Premier League.

The 36-year-old Australia international has been in fine form since his arrival from Middlesbrough last summer, helping the Cottagers concede just 28 goals in 33 league games this term.

Hodgson said: "We didn't buy him of course, he was a free transfer.

"So in that respect, if the transfer cost to Fulham was zero he must be the best signing of the season.

"He's been a major contributor to the success. He's had an outstanding season, the goalkeeper we thought he was.

"His performances have been unbelievably consistent and the way he deals with shots and crosses has been very good.

"The stability he has brought to the team is something you can see in the confidence the back four have in him.

"Every team have units and our back four and goalkeeper have been very strong this year - Mark has been a major factor in that."