Danny Murphy says Fulham need one more win to stay up after 3-0 thrashing of Blackpool

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Fulham captain Danny Murphy has claimed that they will only need one more win to avoid relegation, as they moved six points clear of the drop zone with only seven games to play.

The Cottagers put Blackpool to the sword in a 3-0 victory which saw the returning Bobby Zamora bag a brace before Dickson Etuhu tapped in another 15 minutes from time.

“I think one more win would probably do it if I’m honest,” Murphy told Sky Sports.

“I can’t see one of the teams down at the bottom winning three of four games to overtake us, but you never know.

“This season’s been funny, hasn’t it, in that respect. So we won’t take our foot off the gas.

“We’ve got an easy game next week away at Manchester United, so we’ll look forward to that,” the former Liverpool midfielder quipped.

“The win has calmed us all down a bit, that’s for sure. There’s still a little bit of work to do, of course, but it gives us a little bit of breathing space.

“There’s still a few home games to come and we’re fairly confident. We’ve got everyone fit, and we’ve got the big man Bobby Zamora back again, and he’s proved his worth today.”

He then spoke more of Zamora, and his importance to the team.

“Well, he’s clinical, you know. Last season he had probably the best season of his career and he’s crucial for the way we play.

“I think sometimes we’ve had good possession and dominated games in the past and not had that cutting edge.

“We’ve had a lot of injuries this season with strikers, and you saw in the first half today we ended up with a healthy lead which was much deserved because of clinical finishes, and that’s what you get from him.”

Zamora later revealed his delight at returning to action and scoring a double, but also the difficulties he has had in regaining match fitness.

“I haven’t felt the greatest this week,” he said. “But I always want to play, and obviously a comeback game as well as my first start. I’m pleased to play and score as well.

“I felt a bit shattered when substituted after 60 minutes, but happy with my contribution. You know, I always try to hold the ball up and bring people into play if I can, and obviously the goals are the bonus.

“I think the guys have done brilliantly, to be fair. The work ethic and the performances have been there, it’s just the goals that haven’t come.

“And in the last few weeks we’ve put the ball in the back of the net and got some important points.”