McLeish: We’ve got to believe as Brum on the brink

MANAGER Alex McLeish admits Birmingham’s Carling Cup triumph and a catalogue of injuries and suspensions may have taken its toll as his side prepare for a last-day-of-the-season relegation battle.

Birmingham are only out of the Premier League bottom three on goal difference after losing 2-0 at home to Fulham yesterday, Brede Hangeland grabbing both goals.

City have won only two of 11 games since their shock cup final win over Arsenal at Wembley.