When David Wagner looks at the chances of his Huddersfield Town side surviving in the Premier League, he makes a clear distinction between hope and belief.
‘Before the season we hoped we could survive,’ the German said. ‘But since a couple of months ago, we have the belief we can do it.’
Huddersfield won’t get ahead of themselves, operating with the top flight’s smallest playing budget by some distance ensures that. But there is a quiet assurance that they can mix it with the best.
They have six league wins so far, the latest earned with Saturday’s thumping of Watford.