Injury-hit Derry eye European shock against Midtiylland

Kenny Shiels insists his injury-stricken Derry City squad will go into tonight’s Europa League first round, first leg tie in Denmark in a positive frame of mind despite facing what many believe is a mission impossible.

FC Midtiylland have played over 20 games in Europe over the past three seasons and were the second highest ranked of the 100 teams in the first round Europa League draw.

They boast the services of former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart while their top scorer, with 18 league goals last season, is Nigerian international striker, Paul Onuachu.