Erik Nevland admits the Fulham players are aware of the financial implications of relegation - but prefers to focus on on-the-pitch matters.Nevland can once again expect a place on the substitutes' bench as the Cottagers seek the victory required at Portsmouth to secure their place in the top flight.

"We don't think about what it will cost if we go down. What we think about is how we are going to do our best," he said.

"That is the most important thing. Whatever happens, happens. You can't think about all those consequences or you will go mad. We just have to concentrate on the football."

Nevland has been used sparingly since his £1.8million arrival from FC Groningen in January but has recently carved out a niche as a super-sub.

The Norway marksman has stepped off the bench to score two goals in the last four games and has begun to feel comfortable in his new surroundings.

"I'm happy that I can make a contribution really because I had a really bad spell in March were I just didn't feel good and my form was bad," he said.

"There was the transfer and settling in - there were a lot of things playing a role in my form.

"Obviously it's great to get out of that and to get back into contention and to contribute to the team.

"In the last few games I feel that I have had a good impact when I have come on, and that is a good feeling."

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