Roy Hodgson denied Fulham are neglecting the Europa League by making wholesale changes for Thursday's Group E clash with CSKA Sofia.
Only goalkeeper David Stockdale and defender John Pantsil survive from the starting line-up that defeated Everton 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Fulham have been robbed of front-line players such as Danny Murphy and Clint Dempsey through injury, but Hodgson has also opted to rest the likes of Andy Johnson and Brede Hangeland.
Aston Villa and Tottenham made their opinion of Europe clear last season by fielding severely-weakened sides and paid the price with their exits.
But Hodgson defended his team selection by denying he has adopted a similar tact, declaring he expects his international-heavy line-up to topple the Bulgarian league leaders.
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