WILL Evans will live out his childhood dreams when he joins his Newport County team-mates in taking on Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, January 28th.

The Llangedwyn raised former Llanfyllin High School student netted as the Exiles beat Vanarama National League side Eastleigh 3-1 in a third round replay.

The Exiles got off to the perfect start as Aaron Wildig nipped in to pounce on a loose ball in the box to put the visitors ahead in the third minute.

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Former Morecambe man Wildig came close to a second, but he could only find the side netting later in the half.

Top scorer Paul McCallum, a former West Ham youngster, levelled shorty after the restart with a thunderous half-volley.

Veteran defender James Clarke, who scored in the first tie, restored County’s lead on the hour mark before Evans eventually put the game to bed by drilling into the bottom corner with 10 minutes to go.

Evans said: "It’s a dream come true, a team I’ve supported for as long as I can remember.

"To now have the opportunity to head to head with some of the biggest players in world football, a challenge I am relishing and I can’t wait for Sunday to come around.

"I know the fans will get Rodney Parade rocking and hopefully we can put on a show for them."