Notts County line up another Premier scalp in their sights

NOTTS County caretaker manager Dave Kevan is looking forward to another money-spinning away tie and the chance to upset a second Premier League side after his team dumped Wigan Athletic out of the FA Cup.

The debt-hit League Two outfit, the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, are preparing to face Fulham in the fifth round after stunning the Latics with two late goals at the DW Stadium on Tuesday night.

"They (Fulham) are a very good Premier League club with lots of good players," said Kevan, who has been in charge since the departure of Hans Backe in December.

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"But we will go there full of confidence, full of belief that we can go and cause an upset."

Victory could not have been secured without a fine performance from former Falkirk goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was named man of the match after keeping his third successive clean sheet. Schmeichel, however, was quick to pay tribute to the rest of the team.

"The lads, everyone, put in a full shift and, to be fair, if you're going to beat a quality side like Wigan, you're going to have to have everyone on top of their game," said the 23-year-old Dane, son of former international star Peter.