HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner reckons his side will have the psychological advantage over Grays Athletic in their FA Trophy last 16 game at Edgar Street tomorrow.

The Bulls played Grays in the Nationwide Conference last Saturday and despite going 2-0 down, they showed great strength of character to fight back and secure a 2-2 draw.

Goals from Tamika Mkandawire and Dean Beckwith saved them and Hereford then beat Cambridge United 3-0 on Tuesday night to go third in the Conference.

Turner said: "Obviously they (Grays) will be tough opposition as they are having a good season. But, having said that, we are full of confidence at the moment, especially after the Cambridge result on Tuesday.

"Coming back from two goals down against them to draw 2-2 also gives us a big psychological boost ahead of the game.

"We know they are a good side and, as defending champions, they will want to retain the trophy. But we are aware of what they have to offer and we know what we need to do to go through."

Hereford's passage to this stage of the Trophy has been relatively straightforward so far.

The Bulls travelled to Nationwide South outfit Bognor Regis in the competition's first round and ran out 7-1 winners.

They followed that up with a narrow 1-0 victory over fellow Conference side Halifax Town at The Shay, courtesy of a fourth-minute Adam Stansfield goal.

Conversely, Grays' route to the third round has been slightly tougher. They were on the verge of a penalty shoot-out when an extra-time goal in their replay with Conference rivals Aldershot Town secured a place in the second round.

Grays looked set for another replay at Kidderminster Harriers in round two until Aaron McLean popped up to head home a dramatic 93rd-minute winner.

Although reaching the FA Trophy final would be a big -- and financially rewarding -- achievement for Hereford, Turner maintains promotion back to the Football League is his number one priority.

He said: "It's one we'd like to progress in, there's money in it, and there's some prestige in it, if you can get to the final.

"I'd have loved to have played in the final before now, but we've never quite made it, although we've gone close once or twice.

"That said, though, our league campaign is still very much a priority for us."

Guy Ipoua (calf), Andy Ferrell (ankle) and Simon Travis (back) are all being monitored, but Turner admits they are likely to miss the game. Jamie Pitman (knee) remains a long-term injury victim.