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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:
Football: Early Division 2 contenders meet each other this weekend
Trio of premier league sides have chance to continue flawless starts
Cricket: Lucy Barnett nominated for ICC player of the month award
Island competitor one of three shortlisted for August accolade
Swimming: Oscar Maddrell nominated for regional award
Coach, Silla Parnell also shortlisted for a potential accolade
Shooting: Cross claims a clean sweep in skeet league
Riley claims ABT league crown at Meary Veg
