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League One side Northampton Town have been drawn against giants Manchester United in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Gorré celebrates scoring the winning penalty against West Brom

The East Midlands club welcomed West Brom to Sixfields Stadium on Tuesday night and, after the match ended 2-2 after extra time, came out on top 4-3 during the penalty shootout.

Having sent one Premier League side packing, the Cobblers will be hopeful of a second giant-killing when Jose Mourinho’s men visit Sixfields on 20 September.

Northampton also have the added boost of being on an unbeaten league run stretching back 28 matches to their defeat against Portsmouth on 19 December 2015.

Town players were euphoric after progressing to the third round

Former United winger and second-round penalty hero Kenji Gorré was particularly excited about last night’s draw.

The 21-year-old Dutchman joined the United academy at the age of eight and stayed with the club until he was sold to Swansea City three years ago.

He is currently on loan with Northampton until January 2017 and has played in both victorious League cup ties as well as all four of the Cobblers’ league matches this season – all of which have ended in a draw.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Gorré said that he hoped Northampton would be drawn against United, and his dream has come true.

This content could not be loaded Northampton hero Kenji Gorre wants Manchester United next after WBA upset: https://t.co/WqOmKJNFS2 pic.twitter.com/bQs7bRo4Lj — Sky Football ⚽️ (@SkyFootball) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded Man Utd at home!!!!!! — Kenji Gorré (@KenjiGorre) August 24, 2016

Northampton fans and players alike have been eagerly anticipating the visit of the Red Devils ever since the draw was announced.

This content could not be loaded @KenjiGorre ah I love it that you called this. Pleased for you! — Jo Wilkins (@humanjuggler) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded @KenjiGorre Enjoy the game Kenji. Great tie for the club. — Connor Fitzsimons (@Connor136) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded That. Is. A. Draw. Should be a fantastic night at Sixfields!! #NTFC — Jeremy Casey (@TheRealCase) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded What a draw. What a draw! Mourinho coming to Sixfields. #ntfc #mufc — James Heneghan (@James_ChronNTFC) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded Oh my god!!!! Wow!! @ntfc #proudtobe — Mark Lyons (@MarkLyons14) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded Wow what a draw — lawson d’ath (@lawsondath92) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded I only called it!! Get dream draw!! @ManUtd ❤️⚽️ — David Buchanan (@_Buchs) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded ⚽️ get in there what a draw!! — Sam Hoskins (@SamHoskins_14) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded @ntfc get that stand some more seats pronto !!! — ★★ Chubbs★★ (@markalibone) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded @ntfc think I just woke my mum up with the scream I just let out — parsonage (@Parsonagee) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded @ntfc hbfhxhfhhfhdhhdhdhhdhdudbdhubsiksopksbxhhbdhdhbshsjdbjfvvddwiknfosb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! — (C) Charles Commins (@charlescommins) August 24, 2016

This content could not be loaded @ntfc we got this, if we haven’t got enough recognition yet, we will get their attention now. Come on lads. — michael.baurley (@bazukawars) August 24, 2016

An interesting stat that might warm the cockles of Northampton fans’ hearts – Manchester United have been knocked out by lower-league opposition in three of their last four League Cup meetings with sides from outside the top-flight, losing on penalties to Middlesbrough last season, succumbing 4-0 to MK Dons in 2014, and losing 2-1 (aet) to then-Championship side Crystal Palace in 2011.

“Are you looking forward to the visit to Sixfields, Jose?”

The dream lives on.

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