Blues boss relishing PNE test

Preston's play-off ambitions recieved a major boost with a 6-0 victory over Cardiff on Saturday and they will be full of confidence ahead of the clash. But victory for Blues could ensure their promotion to the Premier League should Sheffield United fail to beat Burnley on Monday. "It was a tremendous result for Preston and that will give them tremendous confidence," McLeish told the club's official website. "They will be on the training pitch with a spring in their step and looking forward to the Birmingham game. "We are at home, we have a decent record at home - one of the best - and I am looking for a huge St. Andrew's crowd to come and give us the complete support akin to the Wolves game."