Crystal Palace secured their 3rd major trophy in a year on Wednesday night, beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League Final, securing Europa League football for next season. The Eagles secured their first European trophy thanks to a second-half goal from Jean Phillpe Mateta.

However, for four teams in League Two, it means another game to be played - to ensure sufficient balance in the EFL Cup. For the second time in two years, the EFL Cup will have a preliminary round, with Tranmere, Crawley, Rochdale and York City all vying for a place in the first round.

What is the most impressive rise of a football team climbing through their respective nations league system? A quick answer would be that of Luton Town currently playing in the Premier League having been sat in the non-league system as recently as the 13/14 season, or perhaps AFC Bournemouth also playing in the Premier League who in 2009 were playing in League 2.

Both respectively excellent climbs through the divisions, but are they really that impressive? What if there was a team that had climbed up from the 4th tier of football in their nation, up to the top league? Stopping to pursue a European football opportunity whilst in the third tier?