Championship stalwart Neil Warnock has given his verdict on the teams in the division that have impressed the most, claiming that Fulham have the best squad.

Warnock, 71, has overseen three promotions to the Premier League at a trio of clubs, and most recently managed Cardiff City from 2016 to 2019.

Speaking to talkSPORT, the managerial veteran gave his verdict on who he feels are the best teams in the league, surprisingly not siding with either Leeds United or West Bromwich Albion - both of whom occupy the two automatic promotion places.

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"I think Fulham's got the best squad, if I'm honest - in the whole league," Warnock claimed.

Many share the opinion of the former Cardiff boss, but Fulham have underperformed by their standards this season, as they sit in 5th place in the Championship.

The Cottagers were touted as one of the sides for automatic promotion this season back to the Premier League at the first attempt, but have fallen to defeat on eight occasions this term.

The good news for Fulham fans is that the option has been taken to buy Ivan Cavaleiro on a permanent deal from Wolves, with the winger committing to the club for the next four-and-a-half-years.

The Verdict

Fulham certainly have a great squad on paper, but have failed to live up to expectations so far.

With calls earlier in the season by fans for Scott Parker to be relieved of his duties because of the way his side have underperformed, the second half of the season will prove to be a vital period for the club as they look to return to the top flight at the first attempt.