That record had been held by Australia's Chris McCormack, a two-time winner of the Ironman World Championship who subsequently called Armstrong the athlete to beat in Kona this October.

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Chelsea beat Preston North End at Deepdale 2-0 to secure a fifth round clash while injury-hit Cardiff needed stoppage time goals from Chris Burke and Ross McCormack to beat Championship rivals Leicester City.

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Smith hopes to emulate former team-mates Ross McCormack, Charlie Adam and Chris Burke, who have all enjoyed success in the English Championship since leaving Rangers.

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