Big games don't scare Queudrue.

Byline: Andy Walker 

FRANCK Queudrue has insisted that Blues should not be fearful of the daunting fixture schedule on the horizon.

Apart from those players who are away with their respective nations, Alex McLeish's squad have been enjoying a break from action this weekend, Queudrue included.

Big Eck's boys had better make the most of it; when they report back, Blues' next four fixtures include Arsenal and Liverpool (both away) and Manchester City (home).

While the other match sandwiched in between those will have added pressure when Steve Bruce returns to St Andrew's with his strong Sunderland squad for Carson Yeung's first home game in charge.

Queudrue, who will be hoping to overcome the hamstring strain that forced him off at the break at Burnley last weekend, isn't fazed by that run. The Frenchman believes that Blues have done enough to prove that they won't simply roll over and be beaten by the big boys.

"On our day, we know we can beat anyone, score goals and be solid as we proved at Manchester United and Tottenham," he said.

"The results weren't there, but we proved we can play against the big sides. The main thing is to take it game by game and stay focused. Then, we'll see what happens after that."

Indeed, Queudrue is correct that Blues shouldn't be fearing the worst, as recent history suggests.

When they were last in the Premier League two seasons ago, they earned a point at the Emirates Stadium (1-1) and Anfield (0-0) while they beat Manchester City 3-1 at home, albeit before the Arab investment was pumped in at Eastlands.

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