NON-LEAGUE opposition in the second round of the FA Cup equals easy passage into the third round? Right?

It seems like a simple equation as the opposition appears to be a mere trifle, but it's one that is totally wrong, according to Preston North End's assistant manager Kelham O'Hanlon.

Along with David Moyes, O'Hanlon has spent the week geeing up North End ahead of their FA Cup clash with non-leaguers Enfield.

Having already claimed the scalp of Chesterfield, Enfield have made no secret that they are thirsty for more success over league sides, and they certainly won't be lambs to the slaughter when they go to Deepdale of Saturday.

Their spirited and determined performance over Chesterfield caught the eye of O'Hanlon, who has warned that the Ryman League outfit will be no pushover.

O'Hanlon even admits wincing when he heard the draw, and immediately told the team: "Underestimate Enfield and you're out!"

He added:"We will treat them with the utmost respect.

"If we don't then we won't get to the third round. It will be a tough game, but we will not be taking Enfield lightly."

That's a well-placed sentiment, given the interviews coming out of the Ryman's Premier side.

Enfield manager Jim Chandler, who has witnessed his side slip from top of the league to fifth as his side concentrate on the Cup, said: "This is the biggest day of my career. On paper, PNE should win but we weren't supposed to beat Chesterfield.

"That's the magic of the cup. We have done our research, by watching videos and seeing them play Arsenal, and we are ready for the weekend.

"We know Preston will be tougher than Chesterfield but, if nothing else, the game will provide us with cash and a lot of hopefully happy memories.

"We aren't going to be mugs, but we aren't going to be mugged either. We will do justice to ourselves."

Having said that, Chandler knows who he would like in the next round, if they do the unexpected or get the third round wildcard. "Arsenal," he enthused. "At Wembley, because they can't play there!"

North End have injuries to worry about ahead of Saturday's match.

Farid Diaf - possibly the most unlucky PNE player in recent memory - now needs a metal plate in his face to repair a depressed fracture to the left side.

When he picked up the injury, against Colchester a fortnight ago, doctors believed it was only a minor injury. But at physio Mick Rathbone's request, Diaf went for x-rays and as a result underwent surgery last week, which failed to solve the problem.

The full extent of this injury will come as a bitter blow to all at North End, who can't believe Diaf's luck. He picked up this latest knock after playing just 39 minutes of his first game this season. He had missed all games to date after suffering a freak groin strain in pre-season training.

Fellow midfield Paul McKenna also looks set to miss out as his ankle and groin niggles persist. Central defender Colin Murdock will serve his one match ban on Saturday for collecting five yellow cards. Ryan Kidd could replace him, if he recovers from illness.

However, Mark Rankine and Sean Gregan should be fit to play.

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