Holland looks for strong finish

Matt Holland is hoping that the prospect of a best-ever Premiership finish will inspire Charlton to victory at Leeds tomorrow.

A dismal run of three wins in the last 14 games has wrecked their hopes of European qualification but Alan Curbishley's side are still aiming to consolidate their position in the top 10.

Charlton finished ninth in 2001 and Holland believes they can do better. "Charlton's best finish in the Premiership is 52 points and it'd be nice to beat that," he said.

"It's very important for us to finish well so we can take some confidence into next season. It's an important period for the club. If we can finish eighth it would be a very good season.

"We're reasonably pleased but need a couple of results to take us up the table. The manager will have some money to spend in the summer so hopefully we can push on."

Charlton, who could still qualify for the UEFA Cup through the fair play league, have no new injury worries ahead of tomorrow's game but Carlton Cole (foot) and Shaun Bartlett (hamstring) remain doubtful.