Looking ahead to Sunday’s Emirates FA Cup quarter final clash with West Ham United, Daniel Farke expects Leeds United to face another tough match as his side aims to advance to the semi-finals.

The Whites go into the encounter with the Hammers having shown great defensive resolve last time out at home to Brentford in the Premier League, which saw Leeds record successive clean sheets after a previous draw with Crystal Palace.

Now, with attentions firmly fixed on Easter Sunday’s tie, the manager told the media at Thorp Arch that he wants to name a strong side and advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

“I am a big believer in the cup competitions and it is the first time in over two decades that we are in the quarter final of the FA Cup. We know that we all have the chance to write a bit more history for this club.

“They need to stay in the rhythm, they need to stay sharp, the players want to go with a strong starting lineup without doing anything stupid. If we get the feeling someone is a risk, due to some physical problems or whatever, we will not risk it.

“We want to go with the strong starting lineup because West Ham are like us also in the relegation battle, but they have played the last decade more or less at Premier League level.

“They are at home so of course they have perhaps even a bit more of a favourite but I am pretty sure that many Leeds supporters will travel in order to support us.

“Of course, if there is a chance also to go into the semi-final, of course we would love to do this and we take this game very seriously.

“We are honoured and want to prepare in the best possible way. It is always a bit tricky in the first game after the break but it will be the same for West Ham.

“I want us to go strong and if we have a chance to go and progress through into the next round, we will do that.”