Thomas Frank credited his Brentford side for a professional performance as they took a step closer to European qualification with a 1-0 win at Ipswich Town.

Kevin Schade's header, his fourth goal in his last three appearances, proved the difference between the two sides as the Bees wrapped up a fourth straight Premier League win.

That victory leaves them in eighth place, a position which could offer Europa Conference League football next season if Manchester City win the FA Cup.

Brentford could be playing in Europe for the first time ever, and while the Dane is thrilled about that prospect, he stressed that his side must take each game as it comes.

"Of course that is extremely exciting," said Frank to BBC Sport.

"There is a lot riding on the next few games, but let's see what happens, depending on other things. It is one game at a time and the next one is Fulham."

Frank was not surprised by Ipswich's battling performance, despite their relegation being confirmed a few weeks ago.

He said: "I think it was exactly as tough as I expected and it showed how hard it is to win four games in a row in the Premier League.

"Ipswich performed well, they are clearly still fighting hard for everything."

Bryan Mbeumo has been touted for a move in the summer, with even team-mate Christian Norgaard hinting that his exit may be on the cards, but Frank remained tight-lipped on the matter.

"Bryan is a Brentford player," he said. "I love that he is playing here for Brentford. I don't know any manager who doesn't want their best players playing on the pitch."

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, meanwhile, was delighted by the character and commitment shown by his side and believes it could be integral ahead of their promotion push next season in the Championship.

He said to BBC Sport: "The spirit has been there in abundance.

"We haven't given up and that is going to be really important for the next stage of the journey. 

"The players gave everything and we competed well against one of the form sides in the league."