Midfielder Danny Murphy started to move further forward and Gera and Carlos Salcido attempted shots, though both failed to trouble Howard.

BBC: Fulham 0-0 Everton

Smith showed faith in 18-year-old Danny Wilson, who started in central defence in place of Madjid Bougherra, who had joined Algeria's African Cup of Nations squad.

BBC: Celtic 1-1 Rangers

Wasps responded with a debut try from Varndell, who started the move with a 50m break and then finished it after a darting run and delayed pass from Danny Cipriani.

BBC: Wasps 26-15 Harlequins