John Curtis has played his two games for free for Worcester City

Worcester City manager Richard Dryden believes his side can get a good result at Blue Square South leaders AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday night.

Wimbledon are nine points clear, 28 better off than 10th-placed City.

But Worcester won the corresponding game 3-2 at St George's Lane back in October, City's last home victory.

Dryden told BBC Hereford & Worcester: "It's a game where nobody expects us to get anything except us but I am confident we will get something."

He added: "They are the team everyone has got to catch. At the moment the way they are going you can say they are going up."

He is rubbing off on the young lads, showing them how professional you have to be if you want to step up in this game Richard Dryden

Worcester will be without John Curtis, who missed Saturday's 1-0 win at Fisher, is set to play in a trial game at Notts County.

Dryden said he understands why the former Manchester United and Blackburn defender will miss Tuesday night's trip to Wimbledon.

"We are not paying him," said Dryden. "And he is looking to further his career in the league.

"He was unwell on Saturday but he is a good lad and his attitude has been great.

"He is rubbing off on the young lads, showing them how professional you have to be if you want to step up in this game."

There will be full commentary on AFC Wimbledon v Worcester City on Tuesday night (24 February, 1945 GMT)online at bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester.

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