Baggies united for play-offs

After training on Tuesday, Mowbray used yesterday's session to take his players to Chester races before handing them today off.

And the Baggies boss is convinced the trip has helped galvanise the camp before they step into the Molineux pressure cooker on Sunday.

"It can be a long week when you've been training every day for just about for the whole season, so you need to break it up," he said.

"You also have to be aware that some of the players' mates in the game are preparing to go away on holiday this week, but we still have business to do.

"There was be a chance yesterday for us to get together and get away from football and we had a day out at the races

"I don't like giving players consecutive weeks where they have two days off on the bounce, so I like to keep them together for one of those days.

"They can socialise together and keep ticking along. The affinity for each other is something we need to keep building.

"Yesterday was all about getting them together and having a day where they could enjoy each other's company and have a bit of banter."

Mowbray is determined to keep his players' minds on the job ahead of the Molineux showdown and insists relaxation is as important a part of the team's preparation as work on the training field.

"You have to make sure the players are aware that we haven't achieved anything yet," said Mowbray.

"Sometimes you can strive to get to the play-offs and when you do there is a danger that you think the job's done.

"Two quick games afterwards and your season is over. Preparation, for that reason, is very important.

"You need to be focused and ready for big matches. Our fitness levels are fine, the players know their jobs and responsibilities.

"We know Wolves well enough, we know their strengths and weaknesses and we'll have a good week's training."

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