Bobby Zamora [ Images ] struck twice as Fulham [ Images ] thrashed League Two Port Vale 6-0 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the English League Cup [ Images ].

Zamora, who could well feature in Fabio Capello's [ Images ] plans for England's [ Images ] Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland [ Images ] next week, scored in each half at Craven Cottage while Zoltan Gera also netted twice.

Newcastle United also overcame fourth tier opposition although they had some anxious moments in a 3-2 win at Accrington Stanley.

Everton completed a good night for the Premier League sides with a 5-1 home defeat of Huddersfield Town. Blackpool were the only top flight side to fall in the second round, going down 4-3 to League One (third division) MK Dons on Tuesday.

Holders Manchester United [ Images ] and England's other clubs involved in the Champions League [ Images ] or Europa League [ Images ] enter the competition in round three.