LUKE ON EVERTON WIN

It was a nice moment for Luke O'Nien to score the winning penalty but after the game he was keen to move the attention onto Robin Roefs, Enzo Le Fee and the squad as a whole.

MAKING PROGRESS

“It was good to get through to the next round. That’s what we came here for, we want to go far in the FA Cup and we want to go all the way. It’s a good marker for us, especially with how the boys reacted after a questionable penalty decision… I think I can go as far as saying that! The boys were really good and I’m proud of them.”

GREAT CHARACTER, TOUGH PERIOD

“I think we’ve showed that from the start of the season. I think I was the only one that was buzzing with the extra 30 minutes today! It’s something I would never question, the character of the boys because they’ve got that in abundance. Every single person was very calm, collected and methodical in what we needed to do after that moment. We probably edged it in extra time, there were a lot of transition moments where we didn’t quite get that final pass right, but we were solid. And Robin was superb.”

ROOOOOOFS

“We were just talking in the changing rooms - I think we might have done it against QPR in the Carabao Cup. Lee Burge saved a few, I remember because I was fourth in line that day and I never got to take one! But Robin, I was the goalies every day and how hard they all train and push each other. He’s at the forefront of it, he’s been exceptional. He actually gave me the ball and said “Luke, there’s literally no pressure” and I think he meant that he would save the next one! It was a nice moment for the boys and it’ll be a nice journey home now.”

ENZO

“The boys, me included, absolutely love Enzo and I know the fans do too. If you wanna see what shows character, it is him right there. He goes and gets the ball. He might make a mistake but he’ll go and get it again. He’s an example for all of us. He’s been one of the heartbeats of the club since coming in and I love him to bits. He’s a massive part of this club and the way we tick every day.”

WINNING PEN

“I had about five different penalty options lined up in my head. Because of that, I just thought I’d smash it as hard as I could. It went in, so it was a nice moment for me. I don’t think I’ve ever taken a winning penalty before so that’s a nice collector’s item.”

FANS

“I’ve never been to this stadium so it’s a nice one personally to tick off the list and I think that’s the same for everyone. The atmosphere was incredible, just standing there and seeing everybody enjoying it, that’s what we all do it for. The fans were incredible as they have been all season. To give them these moments is important. Just a big thank you to them.”