AND ONTO TUESDAY...

Last updated : 20 November 2005 By Ed

"I trust my players absolutely, there is a lot of ability in my team and the only thing we need to add to the mix is consistency. That will come with time because you don't always get the level of consistency you want with young players.

"But no one can accuse us of lacking quality when we have players like Rooney and Ronaldo in the team.

"The Villarreal game is massive for both teams, but I am happy to rely on my players and the home form we have shown in Europe over the years to get us through.

"Riquelme is Villarreal's key man. In some ways he reminds me of Eric Cantona.

"He can go forward like a striker or in a deeper role. You just don't know where he will be next."