Source: Daily_Mail
Preston striker Jon Parkin relishing big battle with Chelsea's John Terry
Striker Jon Parkin has warned John Terry to prepare for some punishment when Preston go hunting a Premier League scalp.[LNB] The giant hitman refuses to be intimidated by the fearless England skipper as he attempts to spring a cup shock.[LNB] Ready for battle: Jon Parkin (left)[LNB] Parkin is hoping going toe-to-toe with Terry will inspire his side against a Chelsea team that netted seven goals last weekend.[LNB] And he has the bulk to back up his words with Parkin's 6ft 4in and 14 stone frame presenting Terry with an massive obstacle to his own cup dreams.[LNB] Parkin said: 'I am looking forward to playing against John Terry. That would be a lovely experience for me.[LNB]'He is a world class centre-half and it would be nice to see how I can on against him. [LNB]'I like a battle against a player that has a physical style. I certainly won't be running away from him. If we can have a good battle it would be a good crack. [LNB]'I have never played against him before so it would be a great experience to see how I do.'[LNB] Parkin admits to a sense of apprehension in the Preston camp as they trained this week knowing they faced a Chelsea team full of goals.[LNB] But after the banter died down he revealed there has been a growing belief that new boss Darren Ferguson can engineer a stunning cup shock.[LNB] He said: 'Obviously we will be a little bit in awe but we are professionals and we have to do our job.[LNB] 'There was a bit of banter about their scoreline on Monday morning during training. We talked about their score but Saturday is a different game.[LNB] 'There have been a few shocks in the cup and we are hoping we will be the next one in line. [LNB] 'It is going to be a massive uphill struggle but we will just go out there, give 100 per cent and see what happens.[LNB] 'When we lost to Spurs in the Carling Cup I don't think it was a 5-1. We were losing 1-0 to Liverpool until the 92nd minute last season so we gave them a good run for their money as well so we will have to wait and see.[LNB]'On paper our chances are very slim but Barnsley beat them in the FA Cup the year before so you never know what could happen.''[LNB] Parkin is backing keeper Andy Lonergan to ensure Preston do not suffer the kind of humiliation Sunderland endured at Chelsea's hands last week.[LNB] He added: 'I think he knows he could be having a busy day so he will be expecting that.[LNB] 'Bur Andy is comfortably one of the best keepers I have worked with. Hopefully he won't have much to do but I am sure he will do himself proud.' [LNB] PICTURED: Essien back in London as Chelsea star waits on injury verdictArshavin stuns Arsenal: We may be top but Chelsea are true league leaders[LNB] [LNB]
