DAVE Bradbury's been around long enough not to make any rash predictions.

But nothing would give him more pleasure than being part of the Leigh Centurions team that dumps Salford City Reds out of the Challenge Cup on Sunday.

As one of five former Salford players in the Leigh squad, Bradbury is relishing the fourth round tie that goes out live on BBC 2.

The Irish international and ex-Great Britain front rower admits he didn't leave the Willows on the best of terms before he joined Huddersfield just over a year ago.

"Things did go a bit sour at Salford but that won't have any bearing on how I approach Sunday's game. To me it's just another match that's there to be won," he says.

Having just stepped down from Super League where he spent all his career with Oldham, Salford and Huddersfield, Bradbury knows the size of Leigh's task on Sunday. "It's going to be tough, very tough. Salford may only be a middle of the road Super League side, but it would be wrong to write them off. They've got some real quality players and they are big and strong.

"I think they'll want to take us on up the middle, but we're ready for them.

"I'm not going to say we'll win the game but one thing I can promise is that we'll be competitive. We've got a team with bags of skill and stamina, but we're also a confident side. That confidence can carry us a long way. If we're still in touch after 60 minutes then anything can happen."

Head coach Paul Terzis is another with his feet firmly on the ground.

"Is it realistic that we can beat Salford? Yes, even though they are a Super League club," he says. "But it all has to be put into perspective. It's still David v Goliath.

"I've done some analysis of Salford and they have a high completion rate and know how to control the ball as well has having outstanding individual talents like Martin Offiah, Michael Hancock and Steve Blakeley.

"But the fact we have had some quality game time helps nullify that Salford are a Super League club, training full time and all that goes with it. Playing week-in and week-out like we've been doing brings benefits. You learn how to do things under pressure.

"We have had a dream start to the season and have not conceded a try in our last three games and the most points we have conceded in a game a game at Hilton Park is eight. "I have an outstanding group of players and we are reaching new heights. This game will measure how good we are and how far we've come this year. All you can ask for is an opportunity to meet a Super League club - and we've been given one. We don't intend wasting it."

Although Terzis has selected his 17 for the game, only the team knows the final make-up. But Leigh's five ex-Salford players - Bradbury, Simon Svabic, Chris Morley, John Duffy and Andy Fairclough - will play.

Neil Turley, Leigh's prolific try-scoring full-back, has recovered from the virus and minor calf strain that forced him to quit at half time last Sunday while Welsh international Morley is back after completing a three-match suspension.

Sunday's game kicks off at 1.45pm.