Jack Collison is buoyant for the trip to Sunderland after an excellent week away with Wales that culminated in another senior international appearance.
The 20-year-old has established himself in the first team of late with two starts and two substitute appearances and bagged his first Barclays Premier League goal on his home debut against Everton. He is looking to build on that this weekend although he knows competition is fierce for places in midfield. That has led to a vibrant atmosphere at Chadwell Heath and Collison believes the team are up for challenge.
"It is going to be a massive match but it is a match we know we can win," he said. "We all said that as soon as we got in the changing room after Portsmouth. Everyone is already focused on the match and we want nothing less than the three points."