Birmingham City captain Damien Johnson says there's a huge difference in spirit between the current squad and the one that last was relegated from the Premiership.

"The thing about us is that we were under no illusions when we came into the league," said the captain. "It's our first season [back] and we were prepared for it.

"That counts for a lot. We knew there was a good chance we might be where we are.

"I don't think it's going to faze any of the lads if it does goes down to the wire.

"Compare it to the year we did get relegated, it was all a bit of a shock, for everyone, being at the bottom of the table. I think we struggled to deal with it.

"It's chalk and cheese, the spirit between then and now. That's going to stand us in good stead."