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Ex-Everton boss Royle convinced of FA Cup glory

Former Everton boss Joe Royle feels they have a great chance to win the FA Cup.

Royle was in charge the last time the Blues tasted success - the 1995 FA Cup - and he feels the way the team is playing, combined with how the competition has unfolded, gives the current crop a great chance of emulating that achievement.

The Blues face Blackpool on Saturday at Goodison with a place in the last eight at stake, and Royle told evertontv: "The cup represents a great opportunity.

"This third home draw in a row gives them a great chance of progressing to the sixth round and David [Moyes] will be warning the players to not let the opportunity slip.

"We all enjoyed Wembley in 2009 when we played Chelsea, the good thing this year is both Manchester clubs are out, both Merseyside clubs are still in, so there is a great opportunity to play our rivals, Liverpool. The two North London clubs are in there so it is a strong pot but also a great chance."

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