Dara O'Shea says maintaining the same mindset will put Ipswich in "good stead" as they approach the end of the 2024-25 season.

Town were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties on Monday at Nottingham Forest and remain in deep trouble in the Premier League. However, the defender told BBC Radio Suffolk that spirits remain high at Portman Road.

"For me, this is quite strange because I'm in the same position as I have been before [battling relegation] but I don't feel like I'm in that position as such," O'Shea said. "I think the whole club and the belief around the group isn't really one of that we are in a relegation battle and that things are piling up on top of us.

"That's important for us to keep that same mindset throughout because there's going to be pressure put on us if we don't get points on the board. The easiest way to keep the pressure off is to get points on the board.

"It's not a nice place to be in. I've been there twice before and I'm trying to use all of the experience I've had in those situations and add them to the group. Lots of the other lads too have been in similar scenarios. It's tough - and things have to change.

"As long as we go into each week with the same mindset and mentality that we are pushing towards a positive result and keeping doing things right, I think that's important for us and it will put us in good stead."

Listen to full commentary of Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town on BBC Radio Suffolk from 15:00 GMT on Saturday