Andre Gray’s pedigree preps Port Vale for Sunderland test on unlikely FA Cup run

Veteran striker who played in 2019 final brings experience to League One club in fifth round for first time in 30 years There is no shortage of FA Cup pedigree at Port Vale. Emblazoned on plaques and walls around Vale Park are memories of their 1996 victory against Everton under the legendary manager John Rudge. That 2-1 victory, in a fourth-round replay having held the Cup holders at Goodison Park, was the last time Vale had reached the fifth round until Tuesday’s extra-time win over Bristol C