New Mills boss confident his side can pull off shock against Congleton Town in FA Vase

Dave Birch says his side can get better.

The Millers host Congleton Town, who play a step above, in the second round on Saturday as football finally returns post lockdown.

And Birch is confident his side can win the tie if they bring out their ‘A game.’

“It is a big game for the club,” he said. “They are in the league above us and doing well so it will be a tough game.

“We’re booking forward to it and are confident we can cause an upset.

“It will be a really difficult game, it will not be easy by any stretch but I back the lads against anyone.

“If we bring our A game we have a really good chance. We’re going in with the aim of winning.”

And Birch is keen for New Mills to enjoy the occasion and play with freedom.

He added: “The league is the bread and butter. This is an adventure, so there is no pressure.

“We can go and enjoy it and take the shackles off.

“It is always good to test yourself against the higher up and better teams. They are favourites and they will be confident coming to a team a division below.

“I will back my lads against them. It is a chance for them to see what they will face week in week out if we get promoted.

“I want them to give it a good go and go and enjoy it. It’s unusual times right now, so when we get back to football let’s go and enjoy it.

“We have had to trust the lads to do their own thing and stay fit.”