FULHAM full-back Denis Odoi says his side have to guard against ‘fighting’ Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage this evening (7.45pm).

Rovers go in to the game in the bottom three against a Fulham side who are two points outside of the play-off spots after Saturday’s win at Newcastle United.

Both sides are unbeaten in their last five games, but Odoi is warning his side they will need to ‘compete’ against Rovers if they’re to move in to the top six.

“They are fighting against relegation so they will be giving their all to stay in the league,” he said. 

“They will be giving 100%.

“But it’s the Championship and we know that we cannot always play against teams who play football.

“We need to fight and if you want to be in the top six you need to compete against these teams.

“We sent out a signal (at Newcastle) and we want to do that on Tuesday. It shows that we are not just relaxing. We are hunting for that place in the top six and hopefully we can get a positive result.”

Fulham beat league leaders Newcastle 3-1 at St James’ Park, with Odoi admitting everything came together for Slavisa Jokanovic’s side.

They have become well known for their technical ability, but Odoi warns they will need other qualities as well to see off Rovers.

He told his club’s official website: “It gives us a massive boost heading into our upcoming games.

“We know technically as a team we are a top three team but the game is more than just playing the ball and technical things.

“You also have to defend and defend as a team and we have not done that a few times.”