Wednesday boss hails players after win at QPR

Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal believes his team’s 2-1 victory at QPR showed they have the mental strength to clinch a play-off place.

Leeds’ home defeat against Wolves meant Wednesday’s fourth win in a row moved the Owls up to fifth in the Championship with three matches left to play.

Last season’s beaten play-off finalists were made to battle at Loftus Road, where Daniel Pudil headed them back in front after Idrissa Sylla’s goal had cancelled out Adan Reach’s early opener.

“We are very strong mentally – the mentality of this team is very strong,” Carvalhal declared.

“When you play twice in three days, physical teams can cause you problems and it’s not easy to play twice in such a short time.

“But we are very strong and the confidence is high. We have four wins in a row and the mentality is really strong, which is why we achieved the three points today.

“We knew before this game that it was one of the more difficult ones for us. I thought we were fantastic.

“We have been stronger since the international break and we are showing that we are strong. I am very happy with our players.

“We are ready for this part of the season. It will be three finals and our focus is on this.

“This is a marathon and let’s see where our position will be in the marathon.”