MX23RW : Wednesday, November 27 01:03:37| >> :120:46638:46638:

Chris Brunt: 'European qualification would stretch resources'

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt insists that the club would be exceeding expectations if they qualified for the Europa League.

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt believes that the club might struggle to cope with the demands of European football should they qualify for the Europa League.

The Baggies are currently six points away from fifth place, which would earn them a place in Europe next season, but Brunt has insisted that success might come too early for the club should they move up the league table.

The 28-year-old told reporters: "People have been talking about Europe but it's probably a step too far now, and for a club of our size, it would probably be a bit of a stretch on resources.

"If it happened, it would be great, but it would be tough. We've got to finish better than we did last year. That would be a successful season for us."

West Brom have won three out of their last five Premier League matches, which has seen the club move to eighth place in the table.

ID:75337: cacheID:75337:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1309:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard rues a missed chance during his side's match with West Brom on February 11, 2013
Read Next:
West Brom shock Liverpool at Anfield
>
Read more about Chris Brunt Football
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd1711422491535
2Burnley179622161533
3Sunderland1796226121433
4Leeds UnitedLeeds1695228121632
5Watford179262624229
6Middlesbrough1683529191027
7West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom176921811727
8Millwall166641914524
9Norwich CityNorwich175753125622
10Blackburn RoversBlackburn156451917222
11Bristol City175752021-122
12Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds176472026-622
13Stoke CityStoke175661920-121
14Derby CountyDerby165562020020
15Swansea CitySwansea165471414019
16Luton TownLuton165381826-818
17Coventry CityCoventry174582225-317
18Oxford UnitedOxford Utd174581927-817
19Preston North EndPreston173861624-817
20Plymouth ArgylePlymouth174581834-1617
21Cardiff CityCardiff164481524-916
22Hull City173681623-715
23Portsmouth152671628-1212
24Queens Park RangersQPR161871326-1311


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!