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Gillingham boss Mark Stimson vows to take FA Cup clash with Burton Albion seriously

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson
Gillingham manager Mark Stimson

Manager Mark Stimson says there is no way his players will take their FA Cup opponents lightly on Saturday.

Burton have lost their last three away games, including a defeat to League 2 bottom side Darlington, and sit mid-table.

Gillingham are favourites to bag the £27,000 prize money and win a chance of playing one of the country’s big teams in the next round.

Stimson, pictured, said: "It’s a big game and a good chance for us to go through but we won’t underestimate Burton.

"Hopefully it will be a good game and we progress. We want to get through because financially it could mean a hell of a lot to the club.

"The players will get a gentle reminder but they won’t be complacent because they will want to get through.

"It was only a couple of years ago that Burton took Manchester United to a replay so I certainly won’t be underestimating them.

"We’ll try to perform like we did on Tuesday."

Gills are likely to be unchanged from Tuesday night. Febian Brandy limped off with a slight calf injury but is expected to be fit to play.

"There will be no rests and it will be a full team," said Stimson. "We want to get through and the best habit in football is winning."

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