Source: Team_Talk
Hughes: Momentum must be maintained
Mark Hughes has demanded Fulham keep their foot on the pedal as they seek to continue their climb up the Premier League.[LNB] The Cottagers put some daylight between themselves and the relegation zone with last weekend's 2-0 victory over Wigan, a result that lifted them to 10th.[LNB]It was only their second league win of the season and Hughes wants more of the same when Aston Villa visit south-west London on Saturday.[LNB]"Performance-wise we've been fine but results-wise we want more points on the board," said the Fulham manager.[LNB]"We've been playing well this season, although with a bit of frustration with a few draws initially.[LNB]"We had a couple of defeats but last weekend I thought we were excellent.[LNB]"The level we reached against Wigan was what I'm looking for and I want to make sure the standard we achieved last weekend is maintained against Villa.[LNB]"We want to build on that result against Wigan and achieve back-to-back wins.[LNB]"If we can pick up six points in two games we'll very much establish ourselves in the top half of the table - and that's where we want to be for the remainder of the season."[LNB]Fulham have been lifted by the return to fitness of Damien Duff and Dickson Etuhu, who have recovered from their respective calf and ankle injuries.[LNB]"It's been a good week and we're in good shape - Damien Duff has trained most of the week so he's available for selection," said Hughes.[LNB]"Dickson Etuhu has been involved over the past few days so he's also an option."[LNB]Andy Johnson will continue his comeback from the bench having made two substitute appearances this season.[LNB]The former England striker only recently recovered from a combination of shoulder, knee and hip injuries but Hughes insists he will soon be ready to start.[LNB]"Every day Andy gets stronger and more ready for 90 minutes," he said.[LNB]"He won't start this weekend but we'll look to introduce him at some point in the game.[LNB]"Andy's really pleased with where he's at and the way he feels.[LNB]"With strikers it's more a timing issue than actually being physically tired in games.[LNB]"It's about getting your timing right, arriving at the right time in the box and creating chances in the box when you get the opportunity."
