The Australian shot-stopper, who has reportedly handed in a transfer request to new Fulham boss Mark Hughes, wasn't even amongst the Cottagers' substitutes on the opening day of the new Premiership season.

After the game, though, Hughes claimed Schwarzer didn't feature after failing a fitness test.

Elsewhere, Tim Cahill returned from injury after missing the Socceroos midweek match in Slovenia, as Everton lost 1-0 at Blackburn.

Cahill struggled to find rhythm in midfield, while for Rovers, Brett Emerton was an unused substitute and Vince Grella wasn't in the squad.

In Germany's DFB Pokal, Nikita Rukavytsya put in a full shift and a lively display for Hertha BSC as they defeated Pfullendorf 2-0.

The young Socceroos striker was involved in Hertha's opening goal after a wonderful free-kick allowed Adrian Ramos to head home.

Elsewhere, Aussie goalkeeper Mitch Langerak was an unused substitute as Borussia Dortmund prevailed 3-0 at Wacker Burghausen.

In Holland's Eredivisie, Brett Holman played a full game and missed a late chance for a winner as AZ Alkmaar drew 1-1 at home with FC Groningen. James Holland was an unused substitute. 

Elsewhere, Socceroo David Carney put in a full shift at the back as FC Twente drew 0-0 with Heerenveen.

In Turkey's Super Lig, Socceroos duo Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill both put in full shifts as Galatasaray started the season with a shock 2-1 loss at Sivasspor.

Elsewhere, Ersan Gulum played a full game in defence for Besiktas as they defeated Bucaspor 1-0, Mile Jedinak was a 73rd minute substitute as Genclerbirligi drew 0-0 at Eskisehirspor.

In Russia's Premier League, Socceroo Luke Wilkshire played a full game, picking up a late booking, as struggling Dinamo Moscow collected a handy 1-1 draw at leaders Zenit St Petersburg.

In Portugal's Liga Sagres, young Aussie defender Jason Davidson wasn't in the matchday squad as Pacos Ferreira defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0.

In Switzerland's Super League, ex-Socceroos Scott Chipperfield was back in the FC Basel starting team, playing a full game and picking up a yellow card, as they lost 4-1 at home to FC Luzern.

In Sweden's Allsvenskan, veteran shot-stopper Ante Covic played a full 90 minutes as IF Elfsborg defeated Kalmar FF 4-1.

In Denmark's Superliga, Aussie goalkeeper Nathan Coe put in a full shift as SonderjyskE lost 3-1 at home to Odense BK.

In Scotland's Premier League, Danny Invincibile started and played 83 minutes as Kilmarnock began the season with a 2-1 loss at Rangers.

Elsewhere in the SPL, Aussie youngster Ryan McGowan was an unused substitute as Hearts drew 1-1 at home with St Johnstone.

In USA's MLS, Danny Allsopp put in a full shift as DC United lost 3-1 at home to Dallas.

In England's Championship, Scott McDonald couldn't continue his fine early season goalscoring form as Middlesbrough drew 0-0 at Leicester City.

McDonald had a late chance saved for Boro.

Elsewhere in England's second tier, Socceroo Richard Garcia had a first-half free-kick saved before being replaced at the break as Hull City lost 4-0 at Millwall.

Adam Federici put in a full shift as Reading drew 1-1 at Portsmouth, Bailey Wright was an unused sub as Preston lost 4-0 at Swansea and Trent McClenahan wasn't in the Scunthorpe squad - despite signing a deal with the club yesterday - as they lost 1-0 to Norwich.

In England's League One, Aussie midfielder James Wesolowski put in a full shift as Peterborough United were trounced 5-1 by newly promoted Bournemouth.

In England's League Two, goalkeeper Jamie Young kept a clean sheet as Aldershot Town defeated Southend United 1-0.

Elsewhere, Daniel Leach put in a full shift as Barnet drew 0-0 with Burton Albion, Shane Cansdell-Sherriff was an unused sub as Shrewsbury won 1-0 at Macclesfield, while shot-stopper Alex Cisak was also left on the bench as Accrington drew 0-0 at Northampton.