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The Isle of Man's national football manager is delighted the team will be competing in a new international tournament this summer.
The side has been entered for the FA International Shield, which will be contested in Gibraltar in June.
Also competing are the hosts, along with Jersey and Guernsey.
Kevin Manning sees positives on a number of levels:
Ravens on the road at West Didsbury & Chorlton
FC Isle of Man hoping to end Brookburn Road curse
Archery: Medal successes at Scottish and indoor championships
Sleight, Sandilands and Angiolini all impress in Edinburgh
Hockey: Two Island sides progress in EH Championships
Ladies Over-45's and Under-16 Girls take victories
Manx athletes take on grueling Spine Race challenges
Competitors tackle cold and icy conditions in UK endurance events
