Corinthian Casuals may not be playing at the same level as FA Trophy opponennts Hungerford Town, but they have a manager who could perform in the league above, says goalkeeper Danny Bracken.
The young shotstopper knows his brother and boss James Bracken better than most and believes taking Casuals to the FA Trophy first round proper backs up his growing reputation.
Bracken senior enjoyed huge success in charge of Sutton United's reserve and youth team before replacing Carshalton Athletic-bound Matt Howard at King George's Field in the summer.
The Casuals boss lifted the Suburban League Premier Division A championship title - among a host of other trophies - at Gander Green Lane and has brought that winning feeling to Tolworth.
The amateurs are riding high in the Ryman Division One South on the back of Juevan Spencer and Emmanuel Akokhia's goalscoring exploits.
They reached the first round proper of the FA Trophy for the first time with a third qualifying round victory over Ryman Premier League Grays Athletic.
Crowning glory: Juevan Spencer, far right, is mobbed by his team-mates after netting last week's FA Trophy winner Picture: Andy Nunn
And Bracken junior believes his older sibling, who won seven trophies in his final season at Sutton, has proved he is capable of more.
"He is the best manager in the league and the league above, and the league above that," he said after last week's Trophy triumph.
"He just needs his break. We're just very lucky to have hime here at the club and I'm extremely proud to play under him."
Fine head: Juevan Spencer rises to head in his FA Trophy winner against Grays Athletic Picture: Andy Nunn
Hungerford Town are in the Southern League Premier Division play-off places after a great start to the season.
And Casuals go into the game having beaten Three Bridges 1-0 on Saturday thanks toa 95th minute Michael Salako strike.
And boss Bracken believes the sort of fighting spirit that also brought an injury time winner in last week's Trophy triumph, means the visitors should be wary.
"I’m very clear that I want to win every single game. That’s my mentality and I’ve always been like that," he said.
"Last year, I played in seven competitions, this year, I’ve only played in six. We’re only out of one cup so far this season – the FA Cup, and that’s a tough one to win anyway.
“Although we only have one squad of players, they all want to play. They’re young, they’re hungry and their performance levels aren’t dropping off.
"If you ask them if they need to be rested, they’ll all say ‘no – I want to play’. There’s certainly no fatigue from them. They’re ready to go again and again.”
Thanks man: Michael Salako, left, turns to celebrate his late winner at Three Bridges on Saturday Picture: Stuart Tree
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