“But Europe is also very important. At the European level, there is nothing better than playing in these competitions. Last season, we made it to the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League.
“We had a good campaign, and it went very well. We hoped for a little more but, all in all, we managed to play well and show our worth in Europe.
“This year, we have shown that same dynamic. We’ve had a good winning streak, so it’s up to us to continue that streak [and reach the final].”
A continuation of the Irons’ current 13-game unbeaten run in the competition would achieve just that following a 2-1 win over AZ at London Stadium last week.
By Hughie Southon
