The local hero completed a move started by fellow substitute and debutant Carlos Villanueva, whose magnificent through-ball was nodded into the striker's path by Roque Santa Cruz.

Andy Johnson was denied a fifth-minute opener for Fulham by a superb save from Paul Robinson, while Brett Emerton almost broke the deadlock for Rovers in the 39th minute but saw his left-foot effort hit the post.

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