James Collins insists the Irons have sufficient quality to finish in the top four.
The 32 year old central defender has taken a good look at the squad and although hopes were high of a top fonosh last term the Wales international reckons we are in a btter position to look after business this term.
He said: ” The major thing is we have to squad to do it (finish in the top four). We have competition for places in every position.
“Last year we struggled after getting a couple of injuries and that knocked us off track – maybe we were not as focussed as we should have been.
“But the squad this season has been improved so much that if we’re there or thereabouts at Christmas, there is no reason why we can’t finish there at the end of the season.
“The confidence is massive. The banter in the dressing room is the best I’ve known it. We look forward to training and we’re on fire at the minute.
“Last year a lot of the lads hadn’t been in that position of challenging at the top. The expectation was so high. We took our eye off the ball. But we’ve signed top-quality international footballers who are used to that pressure.”