DARWEN Boss Steve Wilkes, who was delighted with what he described as 'the best performance of the season' in the 4-0 over Warrington Town last weekend, knows tomorrow's derby against Nelson in the NWCL Division Two will be tough.

He said: "It is a big game and it will be the first real test for us this season." His team -- who have five wins from six games this season -- will be without David Barnes, who will be carrying out the best man duties at a wedding in Cyprus, and Lee Webb, who is also going to a wedding.