PRESTON'S Whittle Robinson FC is one step closer to realising a life-time's ambition and playing soccer against the legendary George Best.

The five-a-side fanatics are celebrating having won through to the next round of the Carling Cup - the country's leading five-a-side tournament.

Whittle Robinson is just one round away from the Carling Cup final and a date with George Best when they compete in round two on November 23 at the Pitz Super Soccer Stadium, Liverpool.

The final takes place at Crystal Palace Sports Centre on December 8 and is being televised by Sky Sport.

George Best will be joined at the final by other soccer legends such as Peter Bonnetti, Alan Kennedy, Peter Withe and Martin Chivers.

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