Frank: We need 'perfect run-in' for European spot | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has spoken on the Bees' European chances this season, ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest on Thursday.

The west Londoners currently sit 11th, five points behind eighth - which will be a UEFA Europa Conference League spot if Manchester City win the FA Cup - going into the final five games of the campaign.

And Frank revealed what he thinks is needed for his side to play in Europe next season.

"There are five games to go; we want to finish as high as possible," he stated.

"We definitely would like to see if we could finish in the top 10 for the second time in the Premier League, which would be a remarkable achievement.

"Can we do one better than our best season in the Premier League and finish eighth? That would be brilliant. And if that's Europe, that would be fantastic."

Frank added: "It's close, it's tight. There are three teams that are ahead of us right now - Bournemouth, Brighton and Fulham - so we need to have the perfect run-in. But why not?

"We have a very difficult game against Nottingham Forest on Thursday night, who have done very well this season. Nuno [Espírito Santo] and his coaching staff and players have done a remarkable job.

"They play a style of football that is very difficult to play against and is proving to be very efficient.

"If they can qualify for the Champions League, that would be fantastic for them. Of course, they have to win on Thursday against us... but we'd also like to win as well! It will be a good game."