WHEN he was a young boy watching Liverpool from the terraces, for Chris Dagnall beating Everton came second only to seeing the Reds do well.

He might not be able to help out with the latter, but toppling his club's arch-rivals tomorrow will mean just as much.

And should he score the winner for Scunthorpe United in the FA Cup, his Toffee-supporting friends will never hear the end of it.

It is a competition the lifelong Liverpool fan has had little joy in so far in his short career.

This is already the furthest Dagnall has got, having never made it past the second round with previous clubs Rochdale and Tranmere Rovers.

And with just six appearances, plus one goal, to his name, the striker can be forgiven for being more excited than most when it comes to the third round tie.

"I love it, I think it's a brilliant competition," said Dagnall.

"When you get draws like this, there's nothing better in the world.

"It's always nice to get one over Everton.

"I always want Liverpool to beat them every time we play them, so it will be nice to do Liverpool a favour and beat them.

"My whole family support Liverpool. Growing up, my dad took me to Liverpool games.

"The majority of my mates actually support Everton, but they're all coming tomorrow.

"I think they want Everton to win – but me to score!

"They have all been texting me saying they want Mikel Arteta's shirt or Louis Saha's shirt!

"I always remember the FA Cup finals Liverpool have been in, like the one against Arsenal when Michael Owen scored and we robbed them of the cup (a 2-1 victory in 2001).

"You always remember moments like that.

"To get a chance to play in the competition is brilliant.

"I've not had much success in it. I don't think I've been past the second round, so hopefully this is one of my first memories.

"I will be over the moon if I score against Everton, you'll never hear the end of it!

"If it's the winner I will really enjoy it!"

To read Chris Dagnall's views on the current Everton squad and what effect the match might have on the Iron's league form, see a four-page match preview in Friday's Scunthorpe Telegraph.