Hodgson ready for Everton raid

Fulham are reportedly set to launch an £11m bid for Everton striker Andy Johnson in order to team him up with Bobby Zamora.

Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson raided West Ham for Zamora and John Pantsil last week in a double deal, with it now claimed Londoner Johnson could follow at some point before the start of the new season.

The deal seems to hinge on when Goodison Park chief David Moyes can sign a replacement as Wigan, Sunderland and the Hammers also keep an eye on Johnson's situation.

The England international struggled for first-team football last term with club record signing Yakubu often played up front on his own in front of a five-man midfield.

Hodgson is determined his side does not struggle again next season but knows he must replace talismanic forward Brian McBride.