"The sides involved are top-quality sides, so whoever we play it will be a difficult game, but I am sure they will think the same about facing us. I said from the outset we would enjoy the Cup, whatever run we had, and we are still enjoying it.
"I also said from the start we would have a go and see how far we could get, which is why I have always picked my strongest side because the competition deserves that respect, and here we are in the semi-final for the first time in 45 years.
"We know we still have work to do in the league, and that is obviously the priority, but the Cup run has helped our league form. This is another win, and that makes it three on the bounce now."