Peter Crouch has rejected claims the Reds have little to play for over the remaining two games of their league season by insisting: "European Cup final places are up for grabs."Liverpool face Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow and then complete their Premiership campaign against Charlton next weekend before all thoughts can be focused firmly on the clash with AC Milan in Greece. There may be little riding on the next two games as far as league points are concerned with a top four finish already guaranteed, but Crouch believes the chance to stake a claim for a place in Athens is all the motivation the Reds will need to end the season on a high. "It's going to be a hell of a battle for starting places now," admitted Crouch. "We've got a big squad and in the games prior to the final all the lads are going to be working really hard to win a place. "I've never been to Athens, but I'd be just as happy if the final was being played on Stanley Park. It's just a great achievement for us to be there again, and now we have to see it out. "We're all buzzing. It's a fantastic end to a long hard season and I was lost for words at the end on Tuesday night. "The competition just seems to suit us. I don’t know if it's our style of play or tactics, but we're able to get results. But now we've got to win. The celebrations were great, but we know it's not finished. "We're pleased to be there but we know the manager wants us focused on completing the job. "I can't speak highly enough about our manager. To get to the Champions League final in his first year, the FA Cup last season and now another Champions League final is fantastic. If we could win again it would be a perfect hat-trick for him."
By:Paul Eaton
Date:04 May 2007
Credit:www.liverpoolfc.tv
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