No doubts for Hughes
28 Sep 2006 - 10:16:24
Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes has no doubts that his in-form team will see off Red Bull Salzburg and qualify for the group stage of the UEFA Cup.
Rovers kick-started their season with a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the first round tie in Austria a fortnight ago and have since beaten Manchester City and Middlesbrough.
Salzburg travel to Ewood Park for the return on Thursday and Hughes expects his players to complete the job in style.
"Confidence-wise we couldn't be in any better shape," said the Welshman.
"We're on a decent run, and with the result in the first leg we're in a decent position. That should be enough for us.
"We acknowledge Salzburg are a dangerous side, going well in their league, but we're going to be positive and on the front foot from the off.
"We're not going to sit back and protect what we have because that is when you can come unstuck.
"I think we have enough to win this second game."
Francis Jeffers could return to the team after missing last weekend's 1-0 win at Middlesbrough through illness, but Jason Roberts and Steven Reid are still sidelined by their respective groin and back injuries.