Andrews: Squad to be utilised for Grimsby tie | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews says that he will reward players who have made an impact from the bench in recent weeks when his side face Grimsby Town at Blundell Park in round four of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night (7.45pm kick-off GMT).

The winner of the clash will progress to the quarter-final of the tournament, the same stage the Bees reached last term.

Standing in the west Londoners' way is a Mariners outfit who are the joint-top goalscorers in League Two and have already, famously, knocked Manchester United out, also beating another higher-tier opponent in Sheffield Wednesday.

"Whatever team we pick is strong, I've been saying that to the players for weeks and weeks," said Andrews ahead of the trip to Lincolnshire.

"The bench has made a huge impact in recent weeks - goals from it, courage, personality and experience - so they need to be rewarded and the squad will be utilised."

Brentford defeated reigning Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening, but Andrews insists that the approach from his side will remain the same going into a game when they are favourites.

"We've got a humble group and a hungry group that want to achieve and really wouldn't underestimate any opposition," he continued.

"The process is the exact same as the build-up to any game. We've watched a lot of them and are very respectful around them and the qualities they have. We're really up to speed on their key players and the system they play.

"To get to this point in the competition is significant for them. They've achieved a lot this season and are a very well-coached team. We have to be very respectful of them, but we'll be ready."