PHIL Parkinson is dreaming of a home tie against Manchester United ahead of tonight's FA Cup third-round draw.

The City boss saw his men sweep Conference strugglers Dartford aside with a 4-1 win yesterday as the Bantams reached the third round for the first time since 2012.

First-half goals from in-form strike duo Billy Clarke and Jon Stead were added to after the break by wingers Filipe Morais and Mark Yeates.

Parkinson beamed: "I'd like a home tie against a Premier League team – and if I had to select one it would be Man United.

"It would be great to see this place full like we've had on many occasions.

"You've got to remember this is only the second time in 11 years the club has been in the third round of the FA Cup.

"A club like Bradford needs to be in with the big boys because the third-round draw is one of the most eagerly-anticipated days in the football calendar. We're in it and I'm really pleased.

"For us, the FA Cup is the best competition because of the prize money in it. But for me, you can never take away the prestige of this competition.

"In the week building up to the game, there is always a special feeling and I've had that as a player and a manager.

"Look at Wigan – their fans will never, ever forget winning the FA Cup.

"It's probably the most prestigious cup competition in world football. Wherever you go, people talk about it."

Parkinson could not fault the performance of his men after they clinically dispatched their part-time visitors.

Clarke and Stead's partnership continued to flourish and both players were afforded standing ovations when they were replaced late on.

Parkinson said: "I was very pleased with the two of them again. They've got honesty and quality too.

"They're playing well at the moment and working hard for the team. Our fans gave them a great ovation because Bradford City supporters recognise honesty.

"They've seen that from those two but they have also seen quality too. That's really important and they complement each other so well.

"They give the opposition something to think about and you could see that today. Dartford couldn't cope with them at times."

Skipper Stephen Darby, who enjoyed an excellent game, was withdrawn in the second half with a tight calf.

Parkinson said: "The attitude of the players was excellent and I thought we were comfortable at times. We probably should have had more goals.

"Darbs didn't want to come off – he never does – but once we were in control he was coming off, no question about that.

"I thought he was different class. His attitude spreads throughout the team because he's so professional.

"There is a good spirit among the boys at the moment and I think that showed."