Wexford goalkeeper Anthony Masterson is adamant that the Model County are looking forward to facing Cork in the All-Ireland qualifiers on Saturday.

The Leinster side face the county that all other counties were hoping to avoid as Cork are many people's tip to end Kerry's reign as All-Ireland champions.

Having defeated Galway in the last round, Wexford have a home time against Cork and Masterson acknowledges the extent of the challenge ahead, but at the same time is relishing the prospect of facing one of the top teams in the country.

"Cork are one of the favourites for the All-Ireland title. It took All-Ireland champions, Kerry, extra time to beat them in a replay, so that is the extent of the challenge facing us. But we are looking forward to meeting the Munster giants on home turf.

"Let's hope we get a big crowd behind us as it's not often that one gets to play a side such as Cork in the championship at home. It's a huge attraction but Cork will not know what to expect on their visit to Wexford Park. They have not played here so it will be new territory for them." Tweet

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