Phillips focused on drive up table

St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips insists their focus is on driving up the Premiership table after the high of their recent Premier Sports Cup win.

The Buddies lie 10th in the league before Saturday's home fixture against sixth-place Falkirk, albeit they have games in hand over several teams around them.

Having enjoyed three successive top-six finishes, Phillips insisted the Buddies can't just expect to match those feats once again.

"It's [top six] always on the cards," he said. "It's such a long season, there's still so many games of football to be played.

"We'll just focus on catching the team above us and then see where that keeps taking us. We know our league form has to improve. The most important thing at the minute is the league.

"We know how competitive this league is and any team can beat anyone on any given day. At the minute, we're closer to relegation than top six and that's the reality of it.

"To get up the table is the most important thing."

Manager Stephen Robinson revealed the club are close to a new singing and is seeking additions in forward areas having already brought in midfielder Allan Campbell this week.

Victory over Falkirk would reduce the gap between the sides to six points with St Mirren having played a game fewer.

"I think it's a huge game for both teams," Phillips added.

"Falkirk obviously looking to kind of pull away from the pack a little bit and cement themselves in the top six and we're looking to catch the team above us.

"We need to start picking up points sooner rather than later."