Portsmouth midfielder Niko Kranjcar says European qualification is a must this season.

He said: "We will know at the end of the season how good this team really is, but we all hope to make Europe. Last year there was only one goal in it - that took Europe away from us and it was so, so disappointing. We got so close only for that to happen.

"But we have built on that and strengthened the squad. Now we are even stronger. We've spent money on great players and it is our goal. The higher the goal is the better it is, and it's up to us to work hard and achieve this thing together.

"We have to believe, that's why we're here, and our belief is this year we can definitely reach Europe. It is what we are aiming for, where we as a team want to arrive. We're unbeaten in seven league games - that shows we do have the ability and the quality to get that far.

"Now it's up to us to make sure it happens."