Roy Hodgson has admitted that he hasn't been able to fully do his homework for Crystal Palace's clash with Grimsby but refutes the suggestion that he isn't taking the FA Cup seriously.
Palace host Grimsby of League Two in the Third Round on Saturday afternoon and Hodgson could make as many as 11 changes after a busy December.
Hodgson revealed that while he expects his players to win the game at Selhurst Park, they won't be totally aware of how their fourth tier opponents will play because a lack of video analysis, which would usually help them ahead of Premier League games.