Matt Taylor says West Ham United must go all out to try and win their second-leg Play-Off semi-final with Cardiff City.
The Hammers hold the advantage after winning 2-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, but the midfield wideman believes that will count for nothing when the Bluebirds visit the Boleyn Ground on Monday.
"We've got to try and win the game," Taylor told West Ham TV. "There is no other way we can look at it. It will be a difficult game.
"They will come with nothing to lose. They're not expected to come to our place and score three or four goals. We will approach it professionally."
Although the Hammers were comfortable in their first-leg victory, the Welsh side showed enough of a threat to make sure Big Sam's side need to be on their guard in the return leg.
"It couldn't have gone much better for us. It was a very professional performance from us. We weathered the storm.
"They were pushing for the last few minutes but Greeny didn't have too many saves to make other than in the first half. We could have scored more goals but we're pleased with the clean sheet."
Taylor started the game at left back before being pushed further forward when Players' Player of the Year George McCartney was brought once the Hammers were two goals to the good. Jack Collison grabbed both goals and Taylor believes the victory was just rewards for the Wales international's efforts to get back to full fitness after a knee injury.
"For Jack's second one I just said 'Hit it. Hit it'. He smashed it in the back of the net. It's great for him and for his confidence.
"In terms of my selection, I'll play where the manager wants to play me."
Carlton Cole was once again outstanding as the spearhead of the Hammers' attack as he held up the ball and relieved the pressure on his defenders time after time. Taylor believes that when he is on his game like that, there is nobody better in the league.
"He did exceptionally well. Carlton was unplayable. Every time the ball went up in the air he contested well, won it, brought it down and brought other players into the game.
"When he's like that there's no better player, especially in this league."
Monday's game has already sold out and Taylor knows that a scintillating atmosphere will await the players as they exit the tunnel at 4.25pm.
"I came here to play football and I'm getting the chance to do that. Those night are what you cherish in football."