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Joint-manager Nathan Haslam has labelled Whitby Town's Christmas clash against South Shields as a "tough" game but one that he feels the Seasiders can win.

The Blues host their Mariners counterparts at The Towbar Express Stadium at the Turnbull Ground aiming for a third straight league victory following triumphs against Mickleover and Grantham Town respectively.

Haslam, who is upbeat after his side returned into the play-off spots last Saturday, is fully determined to come out on top against their North east neighbours.

"It's a big game," Haslam said. "We're close to each other in the table and we've got aspirations of being in the play-offs come the end of the season.

"We need to turn up and perform as we have been.

"We've been preparing correctly in the build-up to the game and hopefully we get to that game injury free which I think we will do.

"It's a tough game but it's one that we're going into with the aim of winning."