Fulham's Brede Hangeland believes Roy Hodgson has all the right qualifications to help the club avoid relegation.
Hodgson brought the defender over from FC Copenhagen in the January transfer window to add some much needed height to the Fulham backline.
The pair were together at Viking FK and Hodgson has watched the player enjoy a smooth transition into Barclays Premier League life.
Hodgson saved Viking from relegation in 2004 and Hangeland is confident he can repeat the trick at the Cottage, despite the club sitting second from bottom in the league.
"He's doing the same thing here so far and I hope we will see the same result," he told the club's official website.
"It looks exactly the same. He's working really hard on the important things like the shape of the team
and the way we defend, attack and keep everyone in good positions.
gone alright
"There are signs when we're working in the sessions that we're moving in the direction he wants us to move. It's probably getting better with every day."
On a personal level, the 26-year-old is happy with the way he has adapted to life in England.
"I think it's gone fairly well," he added. "It's always a big challenge to come to a new club and a new league.
"There are a few things I have to overcome, but overall I think it's gone alright.
"It will take some time to adapt to the speed and physicality fully, but everyone has told me to be prepared for the speed of the game and lots of challenges."
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