Brentford midfielder Sergi Canos has hailed the progress of the Bees this season.

Brentford's start to the campaign – 12 points from their opening eight games – has shocked the division, but not as much as their seemingly unmatchable team and club spirit formed under inspirational coach Thomas Frank.

It has been compared to that of opponents Leicester during their stunning 2015/16 title winning campaign under Claudio Ranieri. Canos can see the similarities.

He told The Sun: “You cannot buy something like this. You have to create it over time. It is working and it is getting us results in the Premier League.

“We have been working so hard to get to this league and we are here now. We can't disappoint people. It is our responsibility to show we can compete.

“We can compete against Chelsea. We drew against Liverpool. We beat West Ham who finished in the top six. But without that spirit, we are no one."