By Chris Wright

Decked out in their new, all-white home strip, a near full-strength Fulham team successfully got both their Europa League campaign and their 2011/12 season off to a winning start with a comfortable victory over Nes Soknar Itrottarfelag Runavik at the Cottage last night – with goals from Damien Duff, Danny Murphy and Andy Johnson giving Martin Jol’s side a 3-0 advantage going into the away leg against the Faroese part-timers.

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Fulham fans queue for the smart new home and away strips that were unveiled in the club shop before kick-off

“Hey Mo, could you get me one of those Jacko t-shirts on the cheap?”

Damien Duff thumps one home from the edge of the box to open the scoring for Fulham

Andy Johnson attempts to round Runavik ‘keeper Andras Gango

Fulham earn a spot-kick as Helgi Lamhauge Petersen upends Simon Davies in the area…

…with Danny Murphy stepping up to convert with minimum fuss

The seemingly ever-present Helgi Lamhauge Petersen closes down Aaron Hughes…

…then flies in to block Andy Johnson’s shot

Andy Johnson celebrates prodding home Fulham’s third with Robert Z

Andy Johnson closes his eyes and hopes for the best as he challenges Andras Gango

Bobby Zamora  fends off…who else?… Helgi Lamhauge Petersen

Fulham youngster Lauri Dalla Valle pulls the ball down

Martin Jol and Mark Schwarzer celebrate after the final-whistle

The sun sets over Craven Cottage

Highlights (apologies, can’t find a clip of Duff’s opener)…

Photos: PA

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