ANTOINE Van Der Linden is looking forward to his first taste of action at the Manor Ground.

The Dutch defender enjoyed another solid display against Oldham Athletic and is now looking to stretch Town's unbeaten run to three matches.

Van Der Linden only appeared as a substitute in the home game with Oxford but he is looking forward to a starting role tomorrow.

He said: "Derbies are never easy games. It doesn't matter where you are in the league table.

"They will be fighting with everything they have to try and beat us.

"We have to make sure we match them and then show the quality we have.

"It is important we do not lose the game and hopefully we will be getting on the coach having gained all three points."

After Saturday's draw at Wigan, the Dutchman said six wins should be enough to ensure Town's survival.

He said: "I said six games but really we just have to try and win as many of the games we have left as possible.

"We have four points from the last two games and it is important we keep that run going. We are looking forward to the match at Oxford and I think we can be confident after the win against Oldham."

Van Der Linden joined in the chorus of praise for Town's youngsters and said he had been delighted to see Paul McAreavey score a goal.