Duo pleased to book final place

Last updated : 25 April 2009 By Al Campbell
Both players have been a key part of the under 18's side that have made it through to a final date with Arsenal and after last night's game both spoke about their delight in reaching this stage.

"It means a lot for us to reach the final," said two goal hero Dalle Valle.

"This is a tough competition and we have done what we set out to achieve and that is to get to the final. Hopefully we can go on to win it but we have a tough game against Arsenal.

"We can't wait for the final. I think it's going to be a really good game with two good teams facing each other."

"The manager [Rafa Benitez] gave us a message before the game and told us to enjoy it and work hard. Hopefully we have done the manager proud," added Ince.

"This competition allows us to show the manager that there is good talent in the youth team and he can have a look at us.

"I thought the whole team did well tonight. It will be a great experience for us to play at the Emirates and we just want to do as well as we can in the final."