Clarke began his career at Mansfield Town

Salisbury player-manager Darrell Clarke says his side's FA Trophy second-round match with Blue Square Bet Premier side Wrexham will be a "massive test".

The Whites now ply their trade in the Southern Premier League after being demoted last season for breaking Football Conference rules.

Clarke told BBC Wiltshire: "Wrexham is a massive, massive game for ourselves.

"It is one we look forward to and gives us a little break from the league, but it will be very difficult."

The two sides meet on Saturday at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium after Salisbury won 2-0 at Basingstoke in the last round.

Get down a support the boys, you have been magnificent throughout the season for us so far Salisbury player-manager Darrell Clarke

Last season, Salisbury fared well against Wrexham in the league, winning 2-1 in Wales followed by a 1-1 home draw.

"Wrexham have a big squad, but we will be working hard on how we will try and beat them," added Clarke.

"Dean Saunders [Wrexham manager] is doing a great job there. They are just outside the play-offs at the moment so it will be a true test.

"Get down a support the boys, you have been magnificent throughout the season for us so far."

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