Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale has called on his teammates to show "character" as they attempt to respond from their thumping defeat against Hull City at the weekend.

The Cottagers conceded six second-half goals at the KC Stadium on Saturday, with that result leaving them in 18th position in the table.

However, the club's second-choice stopper, who is currently deputising for the injured Maarten Stekelenburg, is confident that their form will improve.

"We felt that we'd turned a corner so, of course, we feel like we've been knocked out of our stride," he told the club's official website.

"The next couple of days will be a big test in our character but I believe we have what it takes. We need to fight for everything and show the desire to get back on track. We're not little kids, we're experienced professionals and need to accept responsibility.

"We'll dig deep and go again on Wednesday against West Ham – that's the focus now. We can't dwell on the defeat too much and the gaffer [Rene Meulensteen] will make sure that we go into the game at Craven Cottage with as much confidence as possible; that's what he's like."

Fulham face West Ham United at Craven Cottage on New Year's Day.