Benitez hails players and fans

Rafael Benitez praised Liverpool heroes Steven Gerrard and Jose Reina but insisted his FA Cup triumph was a team effort.

Benitez hails players and fans
Sat, 13 May, 2006 - 20:48

Rafael Benitez praised Liverpool heroes Steven Gerrard and Jose Reina but insisted his FA Cup triumph was a team effort.

Benitez was proud of his weary cup winners as they ended a marathon season by beating West Ham on penalties after a 3-3 draw, in Cardiff.

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