Rafa praises youth team

Last updated : 20 March 2007 By Al Campbell
The under 18's beat Newcastle 3-1 at Anfield last night to record a 7-3 aggregate win and book their place in a second successive FA Youth Cup final.

The game was watched by first team manager Rafa Benitez who praised the players after the final whistle.

"I want to congratulate all the lads for tremendous performances over the two legs against Newcastle," the Reds' boss said on the club's official website.

"It is a great achievement for them to reach a second successive final and I want to wish them all the best against Arsenal or Manchester United."