Baker took over as Woking boss in April 2009

Manager Graham Baker has played down Woking's chances of causing an upset in their FA Cup first round replay against League One side Brighton.

The Cards welcome the Seagulls to Kingfield on Tuesday after securing a goalless draw in the first match.

Baker told BBC Surrey: "They pass it for fun and we are miles away from their quality.

"I would have thought if they were to get caught out it would have been in the first game."

He added: "Once they've seen us they know what we've got. The odds are greatly in their favour to get the result.

"But we'll come to the game not in fear, put the hard graft in and hope for a bit of luck."

The former Southampton and Man City player praised the way Albion manager Gus Poyet has transformed a struggling side into promotion contenders during his one year in charge.

"He's taken his knowledge of playing into the game. I love his style of management and the way his teams play," Baker said.

"It's refreshing to see a foreign player has brought a foreign style of play into the English game."

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