John Small: Dublin's best team can beat anyone's best team on a given day

But the seven-time All-Ireland winner does have a couple of concerns.

SMALL TALK: Pictured is former Dublin Minor Footballer, John Small, at the finals preview of the 2026 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championships. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan.

Former Dublin defender John Small has backed the 2023 champions to beat any team that's left in the All-Ireland race.

But the seven-time All-Ireland winner, who retired last October and knocked back an invitation over winter from new manager Ger Brennan to return, does have a couple of concerns.