Jordan Spence is hoping he will be involved when Scunthorpe United travel to Manchester City in the Carling Cup last 16 on Wednesday evening.
The Academy ace is in the middle of a successful loan at the Championship club, which has seen them more than hold their own in the second tier of English football. In this competition, Scunthorpe have beaten Chesterfield, Swansea City and Port Vale to reach this stage - but needed extra time in the last two rounds to progress.
Spence, who has played ten times for the Iron in a loan due to end in January, said: "To get a cup run at any level is a big positive as the confidence can rub off on the league. The win at Swansea helped us with our league form as before our form hadn't been very good. We've know Man City is going to be tough but it is great news for the club. It's fantastic for the club as it's the first time it has ever got to this stage and it's great to be part of that history."
Having seen the difficulty West Ham United had at Eastlands last month, the 19-year-old knows his team face a sizeable challenge. "It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out what they've got. But for me personally it's a chance for me to put myself up against some of the best players in the world against Premier League opposition.
"I'm always looking to test myself and to see where I can improve as obviously my ultimate goal is to be playing in the Premier League. It is something you are going to look forward to and we will relish the experience. Any team can beat any other team on any other day."