Praise For Ronaldo
"Cristiano was absolutely terrific. I don't know how many fouls he suffered - it must have been at least 10 - but he got back on his feet because he is so persistent. He always wants the ball. He is a truly fantastic player and he produced a marvellous performance tonight."
No Chance Of Leaving Rooney Out
"Any talk about leaving Wayne out of this game was ridiculous. He has to play against Everton at some point, whether it was next month or next season and it is good to get it out of the way.
Everton Fans
"Overall, I thought the Everton supporters were pretty fair. There were always going to be boos, but the nature of our game is that former players are always going to come back and play against their old clubs. Players move on. That is what happens."
Experience Helped In Hostile Atmosphere
"Having experienced players helps you in that respect. Players like Paul Scholes and Roy Keane in the centre of midfield, they've been through that, that doesn't matter to them at all.
Professional Display
"I think we played professionally, we had good discipline, good concentration because on that pitch you need good concentration and possession of the ball was very good."
Not Risking Ruud
"I didn't want to risk Ruud today but he will certainly be involved on Wednesday. I have some big decisions to make because Alan Smith and Louis Saha have both been training well, so I will have a few strikers available."
Getting Closer To Cardiff
"We are just two games away from the final now. Providing we keep our nerve, I am sure we will be okay."
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