The Isle of Man national football team plays Liverpool County Premier away in the second round of the National League Systems Cup this afternoon.
The Manx won the competition in 2006 and lost in the semi-finals two years ago.
In the current campaign, Kevin Manning's squad have beaten Manchester and Midlands Combination.
After playing today's opponents in the past, he knows it's a tough task.
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