Kevin McDonald: 'Fulham have got a nasty streak'

Midfielder Kevin McDonald has hinted that Fulham will show their "nasty streak" in order to secure victory over Aston Villa in the Championship playoff final.

On Saturday evening, Wembley Stadium will play host to the lucrative showdown between the two clubs, who are both looking to earn a place in next season's Premier League.

Fulham have impressed with their attacking football throughout the campaign, but McDonald has suggested that the Cottagers are prepared to win ugly against their West Midlands opponents.

The 29-year-old is quoted by the Daily Star as saying: "We've got to have a nasty streak about us. I'm sure Aston Villa will have that. They will be up for the fight.

"I think on the ball we play nice football, but we have to work hard to win the ball back and be the first to the ball. It goes a bit unnoticed but we press really well. No-one sees that because we are on the ball a lot of the time, but we can't turn up and expect to be on the ball. If we do, we'll get beat.

"We have to earn the right to play. We have to have that fight and determination and do whatever it takes. We will try to win it, keep it and make them run. Tire them out."

Fulham finished one place and five points ahead of Villa in the second-tier standings.