Fulham fear Ream could miss Boro game

Fulham defender Tim Ream is a doubt for Saturday’s Championship match against Middlesbrough after returning injured from international duty.

The 28-year-old was taken off after 65 minutes of the USA’s friendly with Costa Rica on Tuesday.

Fulham are awaiting results of a scan which will decide whether the centre-back can play at the Riverside Stadium.

Striker Matt Smith will play for the Fulham Under-21s on Friday night against Newcastle, his first game since injuring his knee in a collision with keeper Marcus Bettinelli in August.

Scott Parker, Luke Garbutt and George Williams are all continuing their recovery, having played in a behind-closed-doors game with Watford last week.