Hat-trick Hopes for Blues

Jean Beausejour is confident Birmingham City can complete a Europa League hat-trick this evening in Portugal against SC Braga.

Blues have won their two previous Group H away games in the European competition with victories at NK Maribor and Club Brugge.

A win at the AXA Stadium over last season’s Europa League finalists would see Chris Hughton’s team through to the knock-out phase of the competition.

“We have enjoyed playing in Europe and we have approached all the games in a positive way, and this one will be no exception,” said Beausejour.

“They are a good team, a very strong team. They play a typical Portuguese game, they like to keep possession.

“But I am confident we can have another good performance and that we can win.”