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West Brom's Darren Fletcher urges Albion to create an FA Cup legacy

Darren Fletcher of West Bromwich Albion celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the Barclays Premier League match between Ast
Image: Darren Fletcher wants to win the FA Cup with West Bromwich Albion

West Brom captain Darren Fletcher has urged his side to create an FA Cup legacy as he eyes a second winners' medal.

The Scotland midfielder also wants to extend their cup run at Peterborough on Wednesday to help address their poor Premier League form, with Albion going to London Road for their fourth-round replay having won just twice in their last 12 league games.

Reading await the winners in the fifth round as the sides do battle again following a 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns which saw Posh score twice in the final 11 minutes.

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Shaquile Coulthirst of Peterborough United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth
Image: Shaquile Coulthirst of Peterborough United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup clash with West Brom

Fletcher won the trophy with Manchester United in 2004 and has targeted lifting the FA Cup again with the Baggies.

He said: "Our target is to get to Wembley. At that stage anything can happen.

"The history of the competition is evident at the club. We had a day last year for Jeff Astle, which brought up a lot of FA Cup memories for the supporters. Well, let's go out there and create new memories for people that will be remembered for years to come.

Darren Fletcher won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2004
Image: Fletcher won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2004

"The FA Cup means a lot to me. It was the very first trophy I won. I've had the disappointment of losing two finals - we battered Arsenal in 2005 but lost on penalties and then we played in a dull final against Chelsea where we lost by the odd goal.

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"This is a massive game for us. The players are desperate to stay in the cup. We know our form hasn't been great in the league but we want a big cup run."

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