There will be testing times on the horizon and the Blues are still only two points above the relegation zone despite the recent upturn in results, but the last few weeks will have enthused supporters significantly that they can make progress this term.

The Verdict

 

 

Difficult away trips to Sheffield United and Middlesbrough follow the international break for Birmingham, lose both and they may find themselves back in the bottom three, as is the unforgiving nature of the second tier.

That said, an extended period on the training ground for Eustace and the squad will be seen as a positive, helping them continue to build relationships on the pitch and reflect on the first ten games of the campaign.

The Blues have a large group of young players in the squad that will still be acclimatising to Eustace's methods and that transition will be aided by the break.