AIMING FOR THE FINAL

Last updated : 22 December 2004 By editor

"We haven't got anything to fear from any team. I genuinely believe that," said Gary.

"In terms of mental problems with the European Cup, there aren't any. We are very confident about where we are at in Europe - it is a case of producing a performance on the night to get to the semis and final again."

"People were asking who do you want in the draw before it was made? But teams who are the in-form sides now, who you might have hoped to avoid, may not be the in-form teams in February and March. This time a year ago, everyone was rubbing their hands because we'd got Porto. They thought it was a nice little draw for us. But come February when we played them, they were on a fantastic run. They were in the form of their lives and, of course, went on to beat us and eventually win the trophy."

"AC Milan are in fantastic form at this moment, but they could lose four or five players through injury or suspensions. You just never know what is going to happen. Until February comes and you know who is in form or who is struggling in their league and has a battle on their hands. Until then, you don't know what is a good or bad draw and you can't even think about European Cup favourites."

"It is not a case of we can't beat the best. We can. We beat Lyon, who are a good side. It wouldn't surprise me if they went far in this Champions League. Monaco got to the final last year and I think Lyon are a better side."