Aston Villa's Shay Given hails Tim Sherwood after FA Cup win over Liverpool

SHAY GIVEN believes that Aston Villa have Tim Sherwood to thank for their 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool.

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Shay Given believes Aston Villa need to thank Tim Sherwood for their FA Cup win over Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho put the Reds ahead at Wembley on the half-hour mark, but a quick reply from Christian Benteke and a winner from Fabian Delph in the second half allowed Villa to set up a cup final date against Arsenal on 30 May.

Given was selected ahead of Brad Guzan for the crucial clash, and speaking to BT Sport, the former Ireland international hailed his manager for giving Villa the mentality to go out and secure the victory.

Having belief caused Liverpool problems and that's come from the manager. He's instilled a lot of belief within the squad

Shay Given

He said: "I'm buzzing. The support has been amazing today, we deserved to go through, the team were great.

"Having belief caused Liverpool problems and that's come from the manager. He's instilled a lot of belief within the squad.

"Fabian Delph, he was captain marvel today, he has been brilliant all season. For him to score the winner is the stuff of dreams, but it's nothing more than he deserved."

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Given was thrilled to see Villa set up a clash against Arsenal in the cup final
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