By Mark Carruthers

ALEX Nicholson reckons Gateshead’s surprise FA Cup first round replay win at Altrincham proves the Heed could cope with life at a higher level.
Many thought the National League North club had blown their chance to progress into round two when they wasted a two-goal lead in the first meeting of the sides at the International Stadium.
But Mike Williamson’s men produced a fine display as top goalscorer Macaulay Langstaff fired a decisive late goal to give the Heed a 3-2 win in Tuesday night’s replay at the J. Davidson Stadium.
That sets up a televised second round tie again...