Howard expects Wembley nerves

, 12 April, 10comments  |  Jump to most recent
Everton's Tim Howard believes the team that conquers their early nerves will emerge victorious from their FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Wembley on Saturday.

"Both sets of players will be tense," the keeper told BBC Radio Merseyside.

"That's what happens in derbies, and then you can add onto that the big occasion and the big stadium.

"Both sides have top players who have played in World Cups and played in cup finals, so once the nerves settle down, it will end up being a good match.

"I've played in a lot of big games so you learn how to manage it psychologically.

"The crowd is going to be incredible. I've played at Anfield and I've played at Goodison Park against Liverpool but I don't think it's going to measure up, purely because of the number of people that are going to be there."

Quotes or other material sourced from BBC Sport



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