'We have to be robust' - Lampard

Coventry City have to brush off any setbacks in their pursuit of a Championship play-off place, according to head coach Frank Lampard.

The Sky Blues have pushed themselves into sixth position in the table after a fine run but their five-game winning streak came to an end in a 2-0 loss at Derby on Tuesday.

"It happens in football, we've been on an amazing run and it's important we realise what we've been doing," Lampard told BBC CWR.

"I've been in this situation, specifically in the Championship, played a lot of years and managed in the Premier League, the Champions League - you take hits along the way and being robust in these moments is par for the course."

Coventry were just one point above the relegation zone when the former Chelsea boss took over in November and he admits their progress has surprised even him.

"I'd have settled to be in the top 12 when I came in," added Lampard, whose side face fourth-placed Sunderland on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

"That's where we were looking so to get to where we are is a great thing and we have to reset a little with our mindset and thought process.

"Will we stay in the play-offs all the way to the end? Who knows, maybe not, but can we keep fighting to get in there? For sure."