Jol: We should have scored a hatful against Twente

Fulham boss Martin Jol rued his side's failure to make the most of their chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Twente in their opening UEFA Europa League Group K clash at Craven Cottage.

Fulham 1-1 FC Twente: Own goal ruins Cottagers' night  

Andrew Johnson took advantage of a defensive error to shoot the Cottagers in front after 19 minutes but despite much pressure they could not add a second, and Luuk de Jong's header bounced against the post and in off goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer for a 41st-minute equaliser.

Jol told Channel 5: "In the first half, we should have been two or three up. Of course they're a good team but when you put them under that sort of pressure you should be winning.

"We still wanted to play with four forward players but if you don't put the goals away you get frustrated and put pressure on yourself. The only thing now is that we have to put the chances away.

"I felt you can't do more than we did in the first half. Everything went well. We pressed them at the right times and scored from that [period] as well.

"We played good football and the second half was probably different because we tried to force the issue.

"Then they had some space to hit us on the break and they did that a couple of times.

"That is the only thing. If you don't score goals easily enough then you still have to try to.

"Keeping our shape is a lesson we have learned for next time but the worry of course is four matches and three draws.

"I have to say all those games we have been the better team. It is the same story. Against Aston Villa we were the better team, against Blackburn the same and now.

"Of course I cannot blame anyone because they did well but we have had to put a lot of energy in. With a game against Manchester City coming up [on Sunday], that is the only disappointing thing."

Fulham's performance belied their poor Barclays Premier League showings, but Schwarzer's own goal forced the teams to share the points.

"It was not poor defending," said Jol of the equaliser. "Steve Sidwell tried to do his hardest, getting back.

"The only thing is they had one striker, picked the ball up and turned.

"Then everybody was in shape and Steve tried to head the ball but Brede [Hangeland] was behind him so there was no problem.

"But because of that flick he scored. I think it was a bit lucky. We tried not to concede and I feel, especially at home, you have to take the game to the opposition and try to score goals.

"That is the only thing. I think that in Europe in a one off game you have to try and take three points.

"I think Schwarzer did well. I don't think you can blame him for the goal but he will be disappointed with the result."

Goalscorer Johnson also admitted his disappointment at failing to bag the points but said the draw would stand his side in good stead for the remainder of the group campaign.

Johnson said: "We started well and played well enough to come away with the points so I think we're disappointed, but it's a long slog and to get a point early on (in the group) is pleasing."

Johnson is battling back from injury problems and has an extra incentive to lead 2010 finalists Fulham on another lengthy Europa League campaign.

He added: "I missed out on being in the final and I played in the early games last season, so I'm delighted to be fit now and scoring goals, and I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead."