Bracknell Town are expecting football royalty at Larges Lane on Tuesday , November 4 as Chelsea and Italy legend Roberto Di Matteo is expected when his Milton Keynes Dons side face the Robins in the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup (kick-off 7.45pm).

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The Coca Cola League 1 side have confirmed their manager is expected at the game, but Robins boss Byron Walton is fully focussed on the tie, and speaking after Bracknell’s 2-1 victory at Bishops Cleeve on Saturday said: “I expect us to go out and win”.

Rookie boss Di Matteo, 38, made 119 appearances for Chelsea, 34 for Italy and holds the record of ‘fastest ever goal in a Wembley Cup Final’ when his 30-yard strike set Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. He took over at Stadium:mk in the summer after former boss Paul Ince left for Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.

Bracknell are expecting a bumper crowd for the tie, arguably the highest profile tie at Larges Lane since the Robins' 3-0 defeat to Barnet in the FA Cup fourth qualifying  round in October 2003.

The Robins reached the final of the County Cup back in 2004, losing out 4-1 to Chesham Untied at Wycombe Wanderers' Adams Park, but have been beaten just twice at home this season, and will fancy their chances against the Dons, who are expected to field a Youth side.

The winners of the tie will face Blue Square South side Maidenhead United at home.

* The Robins take on local rivals Windsor & Eton at Larges Lane on Tuesday night in the League Cup and host high-flying Didcot Town in the league on Saturday.

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