Malky Mackay has said that Cardiff City are ready to knuckle down in their bid for promotion to the Premier League.

The Bluebirds start a spell of seven games in 25 days starting with Brighton away tonight.

"The recovery, physically and mentally, and the relentless nature of this League can be tough to deal with," Mackay said. "We've played more domestic matches than any team in our division this season.

"As far as our group are concerned we've given as good as we've got this season.

"Do we have the size of the squad to go through the full season? Who knows? But we are certainly not going to give up. We will keep pressing to the end."

Cardiff are currently eighth in the Championship, two points off a play-off spot.