Danny Rohl insists Sheffield Wednesday are only focused on securing maximum points from their final three matches ahead of a blockbuster clash with Blackburn Rovers.
It promises to be a decisive weekend in the battle to avoid relegation from the Championship with six of the bottom eight face against each other.
Rovers know that three points will secure their safety mathematically whilst a point would put them on the brink. Wednesday, by contrast, need the three points in their survival bid.
The Owls boss, Rohl, insists his only focus is ensuring his team get to 53 points, the maximum available. They will be backed by 7,400 away fans at Ewood Park and he wants to reward their support with three points.
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"They had a big defeat in Bristol, then they beat Leeds, they also need the points to make the last step of course," Rohl said.
"It's a good team with a strong strike, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions, which isn't bad. This is the challenge but it's about sticking to our match plan.
"We have to be strong, bring the right attitude and I think after the Middlesbrough game we've done that. With this attitude, we can go and get the result.
"If we beat Blackburn, we have three more points, 47, that's it. What that means in the end, nobody knows. We are focused on our performance and trying to get points.
"I think it's an important game but it makes no sense to do something 'special'. We are focused on our performance and focused on the things we can change.
"We know it will be a big challenge but we have to do our things right and see what we get. We need a good performance from our side.
"If we take nine points, the chance of staying in the league is big. The other results, I can't change, I can't look in the future. I can only prepare my team for Sunday."
He added: "It's a crucial thing for us (the fans) and it's a big responsibility, if you have so many supporters, we want to give them the win,"
"They deserve it, it's the biggest thing for me to give our fans this present. A win for these guys, they invest all that they have. We have to do that on the pitch and show a good performance."
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