Del: We feel this isn't a final flurry

DEREK McINNES would rather be facing Brendan Rodgers and Celtic in yet another final

- CRAIG SWAN

But the Kilmarnock boss is adamant his team have the belief to stay on course for the showpiece by sinking the holders to seal a quickfire Old Firm double.

McInnes went head to head with Rodgers in League Cup finals in 2016 and 2018 as the manager of Aberdeen as well as the Scottish Cup in between.

The Rugby Park gaffer was unable to get the better of him in that trio of outings at the National Stadium.

And although he’d prefer this meeting to be the competition’s finale rather than a last-16 tie, he has faith his side can deliver.