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Mitrovic bags a double as Fulham seal Premier League return
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Gavin Glicksman
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Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice as Fulham secured promotion to the Premier League
Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice as Fulham secured promotion to the Premier League

Jubilant Fulham fans celebrated on the pitch at Craven Cottage after Marco Silva's men sealed promotion to the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Preston.

Red-hot Aleksandar Mitrovic netted twice to take his Championship tally to 40 for the season, while Liverpool-bound Fabio Carvalho weighed in with his side's other goal. 

All three strikes came in the first half of what became a routine outing for the league leaders. 

Mitrovic opened the scoring in the ninth minute, Carvalho doubled the advantage in the 34th and his in-form team-mate added his second four minutes before the break. 

After the game, delighted Fulham centre-back Tim Ream was full of praise for Silva and hotshot Mitrovic. 

He said: "To do it at home in front of our fans, the way we did it with that storming first half, there are not many better feelings. 

"It's been a breath of fresh air, to be honest, since Marco came in. Absolutely incredible. 

"He's come in and brought his own philosophy of attacking football. Look at the amount we score — he's just a very good manager and someone we needed at the club at that time [last summer]."

Fulham boss Marco Silva was all smiles as he celebrated with his players after the match
Fulham boss Marco Silva was all smiles as he celebrated with his players after the match

Asked whether Mitrovic could continue his scoring streak in the Premier League, Ream added: "Of course he can. We all believe he can and that's all that matters. 

"He believes he can and Marco believes he can — when you have the belief of your manager anything is possible."

Former Cottagers winger Clive Walker echoed Ream's comments about 27-year-old Mitrovic. 

He said: "He'll never forget and the Fulham fans will never forget what he's done this season. 

"People around the country will remember — that's a lot of goals — and fair play to him. 

"He seems a different player to what he was in the Premier League [last season] and I'm hoping he can take that forward. He has a very modern style and he was terrific tonight."

Fulham stars celebrate the club's promotion with a 'We're going up' banner
Fulham stars celebrate the club's promotion with a 'We're going up' banner

Speaking on BBC Radio London, Walker expressed his delight at seeing the playing surface awash with fans at full-time. 

He said: "I don't think I've seen [on-pitch celebrations] to this sort of level for a long time. 

"The football has been terrific and the goals have been great, why not celebrate? I'm glad to see they're allowed to celebrate. 

"Enjoy this moment because it's a fabulous time."

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