Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has praised the form of Dimitar Berbatov since his arrival at Craven Cottage.

The Bulgarian striker joined from Manchester United on transfer deadline day and has impressed Schwarzer with the impact he has made in such a short time.

"Dimitar Berbatov is an excellent player, everyone knows what a great player he is and he's been excellent for us since the day he arrived," Schwarzer told the club's official website. "He's a top pro who is happy to help out the young boys and I think he's a massive plus for us and we've seen that in the games he's played.

"When you've got new players added to the squad, it's always important to have that core of a team that have the experience and know what it's like to play for Fulham Football Club."

Berbatov's recent form has seen Fulham climb to sixth in the Premier League.