FULHAM boss Scott Parker heaped praise on Harry Arter’s wonder-strike which helped put an end to his injury torment.

Arter, who is on loan from Cherries, climbed off the bench to dump Aston Villa out of the FA Cup with a spectacular long-range strike.

The midfielder had been on the pitch for barely 90 seconds when he let fly from 25 yards to seal a 2-1 win for the Championship cottagers.

Anwar El Ghazi had earlier cancelled out Anthony Knockaert's cracker, but Arter's rocket fired the hosts through to round four.

It was a particularly special moment, given Arter was making his first appearance in three months after being struck down with a calf injury.

Parker, who is Arter's brother-in-law, said: “For Harry, in the sense he has been out for three months, he's worked hard for some long and lonely days, and when you probably doubt what you have, to come on and score the winner probably justifies everything.

"I'm pleased for him, he's worked hard. He's got himself a position and had a shot. It was a good moment.”

Arter, who was recently selected in Cherries’ team of the decade by Daily Echo readers, joined Fulham on a season-long deal back in August.

"He came in at the beginning of the season and is a player we knew would give us something,” said Parker.

"It's a shame he had a big injury but we all understand the player we've got. It's moments like this, for both Harry and the team, that we need to build on.”