CRYSTAL Palace loan striker Kevin Phillips is hoping the Eagles can still claim the second automatic promotion place.
The 39-year-old has played in three Championship play-off finals, but despite the euphoria surrounding the match at the end of May each year, he would still rather go up in the top two places.
"Going up automatically, there's no better feeling," he told Advertiser Sport.
"I haven't even thought about next season - I just want to help Palace get over the promotion line."
And he admits he was a little shocked about Palace's rivalry with Brighton and believes there is a possibility they could meet each other in one of the biggest games of the season at Wembley.
"When I came down to Palace, I didn't even know it was a derby against Brighton," he said.
"It would be some final if we met in the play-off at Wembley."
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The 39-year-old has played in three Championship play-off finals, but despite the euphoria surrounding the match at the end of May each year, he would still rather go up in the top two places.
"Going up automatically, there's no better feeling," he told Advertiser Sport.
"I haven't even thought about next season - I just want to help Palace get over the promotion line."
And he admits he was a little shocked about Palace's rivalry with Brighton and believes there is a possibility they could meet each other in one of the biggest games of the season at Wembley.
"When I came down to Palace, I didn't even know it was a derby against Brighton," he said.
"It would be some final if we met in the play-off at Wembley."
Do not miss the full interview in tomorrow's Croydon Advertiser.
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