Sheffield Wednesday are currently in 10th place in the Championship table.
Wednesday take on the league leaders knowing that a win would put them into the top six ahead of Saturday’s game.
And given that the Owls have suffered some heavy defeats so far this season, Lees is shocked that they can move up to such a high position in the Championship standings.
He said: “The way we start is usually slowly and we are always chasing. In this part of the year it would be quite nice to not give anyone too much of a headstart and say to everyone, ‘yes, we are in the mix’. Hopefully we can then stay in the position for the rest of the season.
“It is a great opportunity. When you get that consistency and two or three results together, you quickly climb the table.
“I cannot remember being around these positions this early. It is a weird feeling to say that if we win we will be in the play-offs [positions] because if you look at this season we have had some really bad losses as well, which is quite surprising.”
Wednesday’s task of beating Leeds tonight will not be an easy one, however.
Leeds have lost just once so far this term, and they have caused devastation with their attacking play at times.
Wednesday have shown vulnerability on occasion this term, but they do go into the Yorkshire derby in good form.
The Owls beat Aston Villa 2-1 in their latest outing, and should be full of confidence after that victory.
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