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By Alex Richards<\/h3>\n

28 Feb 2011 16:52:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Carling Cup: Alex McLeish, Arsenal v Birmingham City <\/p>\n

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Birmingham City<\/a> boss Alex McLeish<\/a> says that his side must strengthen to cope with the demands of a Europa League<\/a> campaign following their success in the League Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Goals from Nikola Zigic, a \u00a36 million signing from Valencia in the summer, and on-loan Rubin Kazan striker Obafemi Martins, gave the Blues a surprise 2-1 win over Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Although Birmingham are still far from safe in the Premier League – they are a mere two points clear of 18th place West Ham albeit with two games in hand – McLeish believes he’ll need additional players to improve the squad to compete in Europe.<\/p>\n

“Initially I had forgotten we were in Europe because in Scotland you don’t get into Europe after winning the League Cup,” McLeish told reporters.<\/p>\n

“We are so proud to win the cup and get into Europe.<\/p>\n

“But it’s not without its problems in terms of needing a strong squad to do that.<\/p>\n

“We have to try and develop the squad further. We will need to strengthen.” <\/p>\n

McLeish was also full of praise for his giant target-man Zigic, who he believes has improved during his time in the Midlands.<\/p>\n

“Arsenal were very apprehensive of the big fellow,” continued McLeish.<\/p>\n

“I think we’ve helped him improve his game though he might not agree when he’s got to try and head every ball that’s kicked up to him.<\/p>\n

“It isn’t like the cultured football he was used to in Europe.<\/p>\n

“But he’s certainly added something to his game that will benefit the Serbian national team.”<\/p>\n

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