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Sean Dyche: 'Humble' Burnley won't take non-league Lincoln lightly

Burnley may be used to playing the underdog this season but manager Sean Dyche is convinced his "humble" side will be just as ready for the challenge of non-league Lincoln Town.

The Clarets know all about upsetting the odds, having defied gloomy expectations to sit 12th in the Premier League with eye-catching results against Liverpool, Everton and Southampton not to mention last week's draw against table-topping Chelsea.

But Saturday will see them kick-off against as heavy favourites in their FA Cup fifth-round clash against National League leaders Lincoln, who sit 81 places lower in the food chain.