'Two complete performances' required to get by 'quality' Gent - Gray

"I think they've got a wee bit of everything," David Gray says of Hibernian's Conference League opponents, KAA Gent. Nae pressure, then, Hibs. The Belgian Pro League outfit host Gray's side in the first leg of their play-off tie and he is under no illusions "two complete performances" will be required in their quest to create history and reach the group/league phase of a European competition for the first time. "This is by far the toughest test we've had in Europe so far," the head coach told BBC Scotland in Ghent on Wednesday evening, "but it's one the players need to look forward to. "It's going to take a huge effort to try and get over the line. It's going to take two complete performances, because it is a side that are used to playing in Europe, they're playing at a very good level in the Belgian League, always up near the top. "They've got real quality throughout their squad, a real good balance within it - a good bit of youth and experience - really good athletes that will certainly hurt you on their day, so we need to be ready for that." But Gray wasn't only focused on Gent. He says his squad ought to come into the tire with "all the confidence in the world," especially how they've navigated the last couple of hectic weeks. "I think over the last couple of seasons we've been very fortunate in trying to create our own history and tomorrow's another opportunity to go and do that," he added. "It's also important to remind the players that they deserve to be here because of what we've achieved so far. "Some of the results and performances, especially away from home, in Europe last year were memorable and nice to be involved in. "We're going to need another one of them tomorrow night to give us the best chance to get through."