Source: PA
McLeish aims to strengthen for European challenge
Alex McLeish admits Birmingham will have to strengthen their squad to cope with the demands of Europe after their shock Carling Cup success.
Blues were celebrating only the second major trophy in their history on Monday after overcoming Arsenal 2-1 at Wembley.
It means they will participate in the Europa League if they come through next summer's qualifying rounds.
But McLeish is aware of the need for additional players to be brought in to combine any aspirations in that competition with the demands of the Barclays Premier League.
He said: "Initially I had forgotten we were in Europe because in Scotland, you don't get into Europe after winning the League Cup.
"We are so proud to win the cup and get into Europe. But it's not without its problems in terms of needing a strong squad to do that. We have to try and develop the squad further. We will need to strengthen."
