Craig Cathcart says Fulham’s playing style under Slavisa Jokanovic will stand them in good stead throughout their maiden season back in the Premier League.

Jokanovic, who earned Watford promotion to the top tier in 2015, favours an attacking possession-based approach which has so far yielded four points in five league outings this season.

The Cottagers sit 15th in the table heading into Watford’s visit to Craven Cottage this lunchtime, but Cathcart believes they are well equipped to prosper in the Premier League.

Cathcart said: “I think they have started really well and the style of football they have is suitable to the Premier League.

“They’re a team that enjoy having the ball. We have been working on their strengths and weaknesses this week and we will try and nullify the threats they have.”

For Cathcart the visit to south west London stirs up fond memories of a 5-0 win on Watford’s last outing at Craven Cottage – a win which helped kick start a promotion push under Jokanovic.

The Northern Ireland defender enjoyed working under Fulham’s boss and speaks highly of the 50-year-old Serbian.

“I had been out of the team for a while and it was my first game back in the team. It was great to come back. It is always a nice stadium to go and play at as well,” Cathcart said.

“I have a lot of respect for Jokanovic. You could see how good a manager he was in getting us promoted and he has done a great job with Fulham.”