The controversy came just days after Fulham were denied a potential penalty away to West Ham, with VAR ruling they didn’t want to award decisions for such levels of contact. England handed out six yellows, two reds and pointed to the spot on an afternoon where Fulam went down 3-1.

To reach the last eight Fulham have seen off Championship side Watford and League 1 Wigan before ending Manchester United’s FA Cup defence on penalties in the last round at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Calvin Bassey’s earlier strike to send the game into the extra time.

Wembley Stadium awaits the winner in this tie as Fulham welcome fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace to Craven Cottage in the FA Cup quarter-final as the two sides meet for only the third time in