BILLY Clarke today insisted that City won’t run scared of anyone in tonight’s FA Cup quarter-final draw.

The Bantams are within one game of Wembley after booking their first appearance in the last eight since 1976 with yesterday’s ultimately comfortable 2-0 win over Sunderland.

And Clarke, whose shot cannoned in off John O’Shea for the opening goal, underlined the confidence exuding from the Valley Parade camp as they wait to discover their next opponents.

He said: “A home tie would be nice and it was great to see the stadium (full) like that. But we don’t fear anyone – definitely not.

“Liverpool and Arsenal are still in it but we beat the best team in the country, so we have to have belief. Anyone will do, anyone at all.

“We just want to enjoy the next round and take the confidence from beating Chelsea and Sunderland into that match.”

Black Cats skipper O’Shea was credited with City’s first goal after a big deflection took it past keeper Vito Mannone. But Clarke was adamant the goal should be his.

He said: “My intentions were to hit the back of the net and if I wasn’t there and hadn’t kicked it, it wouldn’t have gone in. I’m going to claim it and I want to see it in the paper – I did all the work, so it’s my goal!

“We usually start quite quickly anyway and a few of the Sunderland heads dropped after that. We just stuck to the game plan, the lads at the back defended really well and the rest of us worked as hard as we could.”

Jon Stead kept up his run of scoring in every round with the second goal after James Meredith had forced a blunder from Sunderland winger Adam Johnson.

Clarke said: “Once Steady scored, we were comfortable from then on. (Adam) Johnson didn’t want to clear on his right foot but Mez (James Meredith) kept going at him and penned him in. Steady showed calmness to take the ball inside and score and I’m delighted for him.

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“He’s an experienced player, good with feet, works hard for everyone and is a great talker. I really enjoy playing behind him and James Hanson.”

Phil Parkinson is keeping his fingers crossed for another home clash and stressed that none of the remaining clubs would fancy a trip to Valley Parade. City have not lost there to higher-level opposition in eight attempts since he took charge in 2011.

“I’m sure the chairmen will want to be away to a big Premier League club but I’d like to be at home,” said the Bantams boss.

“The atmosphere is special and it would be great for those fans to have that experience again.

“If we get our approach right, we’ve got a chance against anybody. We’ve proved that over the time.

“It’s about doing the right things in the right areas and keeping the honesty in our performance.

“It’s not about individuals looking good and doing 20 step-overs on the edge of the box. It’s about individuals looking good within the team unit.

“There were no egos out there or anyone playing for themselves. The lads played as a team and got their rewards.

“Whoever we draw, we’ll give it everything, look to be positive and attack at every opportunity and give it a good go. If we’re not successful, we’ll walk off the pitch with our heads held high.”

The draw is due to take place at 7.30pm before the Preston and Manchester United game. City are ball number five.