Zuberbuhler faces stiff competition for the first team jersey at Craven Cottage from Mark Schwarzer, Antti Niemi and up-and-coming David Stockdale.

He said: "I know the situation here with the goalkeepers. I've known Mark Schwarzer for a long time and played against him in the past. I know he's the number one, but I'm here to give my best."

The 37-year-old former Grasshoppers and Basle player failed to impress in a spell at West Brom two years ago.

He was sent packing after just eight months and 15 league games of a two-year contract and went back home to join Neuchatel Xamax - once managed by Hodgson.

However, Zuberbuhler is now trying to convince English fans again after signing a one-year deal at Craven Cottage.