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Aleksandar Mitrovic is a “sensation” and will help Fulham push for promotion, believes Cottagers head coach Slavisa Jokanovic.

The on-loan Newcastle United forward made his full debut during Fulham’s 2-0 victory over rivals Aston Villa, a win which saw the Cottagers move up to fifth place in the Championship - just six points behind the automatic-promotion positions.

Mitrovic, making his first league start of the season following two previous substitutes appearances for the Cottagers, played the first 79 minutes of Saturday’s victory over Villa.

Though the 23-year-old did not score, Jokanovic was impressed with his compatriot’s all-round game and believes Mitrovic played a crucial role in creating Ryan Sessegnon’s opener for the home side.

Mitrovic, who last started a league game for Newcastle back in May, will improve once he has recovered his match fitness and help contribute to Fulham’s promotion push, insists Jokanovic.

“Although he didn’t score, Mitrovic played very well, a very good game,” Jokanovic said of Mitrovic, who has been challenged by Rafa Benitez to net “15 to 20 goals” during his loan spell in west London.

“He’s a sensation - he’s already doing tricks. He didn’t score but his movement for the first goal was fantastic and he created the space for Sessegnon to finish with the goal.

“He showed quality, power and did a great job for us - holding up the ball very well and having a positive impact on the game.

“He didn’t play for many, many, many months - he didn’t compete, so we expected we could bring him in and prepare him to be in a better shape and he can still help us in the future.”