Fulham have officially unveiled Mark Hughes as manager and the Welshman insists he is ready for the challenge.
It was announced yesterday that Fulham had appointed Hughes and the club have now officially confirmed he is the new man in the Craven Cottage hot-seat.
The former Wales, Blackburn and Manchester City boss admitted it would be hard to match the success achieved by former boss Roy Hodgson in the last two seasons but Hughes remains confident he can bring some "special times" to Fulham.
"I am happy to have joined Fulham following much speculation regarding the appointment of a new manager. I have discussed my aspirations with both the Chairman and Alistair Mackintosh and believe that we are aligned in our aims for what can realistically be achieved here," Hughes told the club's official website.
"I am joining on the back of two of the most successful seasons in the club's history, and that in itself brings with it the challenges of expectation and ambition.
"I am confident that with some additions to the squad, hard work and commitment, we can move this club forward in the right direction.
"I hope the Fulham fans will enjoy some special times during this season's campaign and we will work hard to achieve that. I'm looking forward to working with the squad as soon as possible, and in making sure the on-pitch preparations are complete before the first competitive ball is kicked in August."
Hughes will take charge of Fulham for the first time on August 7 in a friendly fixture with German outfit Werder Bremen, before Fulham kick off their Premier League campaign with a trip to Bolton a week later.