Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang eyes European challenge

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has urged his Borussia Dortmund teammates to be positive in the closing stages of the Bundesliga campaign after boosting their bid for European qualification.

A dramatic 3-2 victory over Hannover moved Dortmund to within five points of sixth-placed Augsburg and, despite Jurgen Klopp's assertion that his side are still "fighting against relegation", Aubameyang believes that the team can finish a frustrating season strongly.

"There are only a few points now between us and sixth place and qualifying for the Europa League," the Gabon international, who scored twice in Saturday's win, told the Bundesliga website.

"We have to keep looking up the table and remain positive. Now, it's about taking as many points as possible."

Dortmund are on a seven-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.