Kevin McDonald believes Fulham have every chance of reaching the play-offs this season but they must be obsessed with winning.

The Whites are currently in ninth place, three points off the top six and have a vastly superior goal difference compared to their rivals.

The Whites travel to Birmingham on Saturday and the aim now is to go on a winning run.

McDonald explained: “I think we're well up there and if we can kick on and go on a run and cement ourselves in the top six then I think it'll be hard to bring us back out.

“We play such attractive football so if we earn the right to play we've got a huge chance. We've got to keep our feet on the ground and make things happen ourselves.

“We'll take it game by game and not get carried away. The next game is Birmingham. Hopefully we can continue our form.”

McDonald was speaking after Fulham claimed a 2-0 win at Burton with Stefan Johansen and Scott Malone grabbing the goals.

After teasing the full back, who was speaking to the club website at the same time, McDonald heaped praise on the pair.

He said: Who scored the second goal? Oh yeah, Bugsy Malone! Stefan has been on fire recently and his finishing is top drawer so as soon as the ball fell to him I knew he'd hit the target.

“Malone, again, it was a great finish. It was an unexpected scorer so whoever puts the ball in the net, I'm happy with that.”

“We know the qualities Malone has got. He's great defensively and better going forward.

“He races through and bangs the ball into the net. Him and Ryan Fredericks are great outlets. We used them well and we got three points.”

The summer signing from Wolves believes he has adapted to his role at Craven Cottage and bringing a different dimension to the Whites.

He explained: “I feel I've settled in well. I'm different to what Fulham have had in there in the past – breaking up play.

“I can also get on the ball and be one of the playmakers as well if need be. I feel I've done well so far but it's a long way to go so we'll keep plugging away and fingers crossed mine and the team's form continues.”

McDonald was in the wars at times during the win at Burton but he is happy to take the hits as long as it helps the team.

He said: “I don't mind doing the dirty work and providing for our attacking players. We have such technical forward players.

“If I win the ball back or the defence win it back, they release me or I release them. I enjoy doing it although I got battered a few times.”