TNS boss Scott Ruscoe insists he just wants his side to seal a fifth straight Nathaniel MG League Cup final spot against minnows Cambrian Clydach Vale on Friday.

Ruscoe takes his side to the Rhondda Valley off the back of a first win in four league games at Barry Town United on Saturday and knows victory will put them through to the final.

The Saints manager insisted the performance was as important as the result against the South Wales League One side who knocked out Newtown in the previous round.

“You don’t always have to win by six or seven; we totally dominated at the weekend and still only scored two,” said Ruscoe.

“It doesn’t matter about the result on Friday, I just want to get through to the final and if that’s with a 1-0 or a 2-0, and good performances, then great.

“I’ve spoken to managers from teams in that league, including Rhys Griffiths at Penybont t to get some good information and we’ll make sure we’re well-planned looking ahead.

With the Saints out of the Irn Bru Cup and embroiled in the first Welsh Premier title race in eight years the Nathaniel MG Cup has taken even more importance for the Oswestry club.

“Ultimately, I’ll be picking a strong side. It’s about getting to that final but we can’t go and play really well like we did at the weekend and then get beat. We’ll make sure the players will be aware of that.

“We’re naming a strong side but that might include a few changes but whatever changes we make it will still be as strong as the players that are coming out of the team.

“But to be clear, I am picking a side to win the game and get us through to the final and not just to give players minutes.”

The Tonypandy club will likely attract a bumper gate for the visit of the Welsh champions with a final against Connahs Quay Nomads and Cardiff Metropolitan at stake

Former Newtown academy coach Sam Morris is also a coach at the club.