Fulham boss Scott Parker was delighted with Ruben Loftus-Cheek's performance in their 3-2 defeat to Everton.
The on-loan Chelsea ace fired home in the 70th minute at Craven Cottage but the hosts were unable to find an equaliser.
“I thought he was brilliant," the Fulham manager said of Loftus-Cheek.
“We have worked really hard with Ruben in terms of the information I am trying to give him and him as a player and how he can have a big impact this year.
“Sometimes I feel like Ruben has a tendency for games to drift him by but today was everything we have spoke about with him.
“He came on, made a difference and looked every bit of a top, top player. He got on the ball, was brave, scored a goal and was dynamic and if you get him in between the lines, with confidence, he has that raw ability.
“He will be big for us this year. He needs to keep working and listening to what we are saying to him, but no doubt he will keep improving."
