Fulham 2 Charlton 1:  Fulham banished any lingering relegation fears thanks to a first-half double from captain Luis Boa Morte.

But their victory will have done nothing to ease Charlton boss Alan Curbishley's desire for the FA to name England's successor to Sven-Goran Eriksson as soon as possible.

Curbishley, one of the names on the FA's shortlist, believes Charlton's season has suffered ever since he became one of the contenders to replace the outgoing Swede.

Charlton's performance certainly appeared to underline Curbishley's view as they were second best for long periods in a game that enjoyed most of its best moments in the opening 45 minutes.

Boa Morte put the home side ahead in the 15th minute only for Jason Euell to equalise 10 minutes later.

But the Fulham captain struck a glorious winner in the 29th minute to leave Curbishley thirsting for a speedy resolution to the FA's hunt for a new national coach.