Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm gives his reaction after penalty shoot-out defeat by Bromley in FA Trophy

There was pride in defeat for Tonbridge Angels manager Steve McKimm following their FA Trophy fifth-round exit.

Angels went down 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw against National League promotion contenders Bromley.

The Ravens were much-changed but still had a strong side out and the visitors certainly knew they’d been in a game.

Andy Woodman’s men appeared to be heading through after Palace Francis struck in the last 10 minutes, shortly after Angels defender Harry Hudson was sent off.

But the hosts’ fighting spirit shone through with Joe Turner scoring a last-gasp equaliser and they had Bromley on the ropes in injury time.

“I’m very proud,” said McKimm.

“We’ve made history for the club, getting as far as we’ve got.

“We’ve taken Bromley all the way, with 10 men as well.

“In my opinion I thought we were the better side, I thought we played a lot of football, more probably than we’ve played all season without creating loads of chances first half, but second half I thought we did really well and deserved to take it at least to penalties.

“When we went down to 10 men it was even harder but we threw on another forward and went for it, got the goal, reverted back to a little defensive shape and got to penalties.

“We’ve got character in abundance and we keep going.

"We’re little old Tonbridge and I spoke to Andy (Woodman) beforehand, he’s a very nice man, he’s watched us, he gave us credit, was very complimentary of us afterwards, even before the penalties were taken.

“Credit to him for his nice words, it does stick with you and it helps you.

“Too many people disrespect my players, our club, and it’s days like Torquay, King’s Lynn and today where you show them what you’re made of.

“And we do that in the league, like we did at