'Europe. Europe. Europe.'

“It’s why we play football. You want to compete against the best. I’d say there’s a good feeling about the game. Hopefully we can get the result.”

“It’s a very good experience. I think that we are not that far away to compete against these teams. It’s football. It’s a good learning lesson for all of us, and the players for sure will be better after playing these kinds of games.”

“I think you’ve got to look at them, they’re a great team. It’s half-time, we’re two goals ahead at the minute. We’re looking forward to it next week.”

“I’m so happy. I’m so proud of the boys and the team, we knew that it’s a really tough away game. We knew that we had to play at our best, so we did everything we spoke about before the game. I’m just so pleased and proud of the team.”

“I’m very proud of our supporters, our work, the players, the club, the workers because we’re increasing our demand.”

“I like to score there. I am very motivated, so very happy also for the goals, for the contributions.”

“It’s good. Tough to put into words, because when you’re in it, it’s hard to take it in. It’s hard to appreciate the level that we’re now playing at, and the bar keeps raising. Championship feels a long time ago, now, but really enjoying the journey.”

“It would be amazing. To bring Aston Villa to the semi-final of the FA Cup would be really special, not just for me, but for the fans as well.”

“It’s a great feeling. I feel like I’ve slowly been getting fitter and playing better football since I’ve been here. So, it’s obviously nice for a forward to always get goals.”

“Really good. It’s been a while. (This will be) My first time playing at Wembley, against Palace, so looking forward to it.”

“The boys showed loads of character and resilience. In preparation for every round religiously we’ve practiced penalties. The process was there and they just had to trust the process.”

“Of course, if you’re coming new to a club, you want to get your goals in as soon as possible. I’m happy I could help.”

“To be playing in Paris in the Champions League quarter-final is something really special and amazing for the everybody involved with Aston Villa, but we want to be consistently doing it.”

“We joined in the transfer window, four players, really helping and really increasing our competitive way, to get the points we are getting.”

“Sometimes it’s just about that sheer energy, heart and determination within the stadium – that we connect with the fans and the fans connect with us. It’s going to be massive. We need every bit of support and we’ll feed off that.”

“Very proud of the boys, of what we’ve done tonight. We showed great belief, great character to get back into the game. We won the second leg but unfortunately it wasn’t enough.”

“This (is) Villa Park. We are very strong here. Today was just special. So many goals, beautiful goals. A really good team performance, and really happy.”

“There’s obviously massive disappointment. What was at stake here was huge for both clubs.”

“I’ve been speaking to people like Lammy (Lamare Bogarde) who were in the team that won it last time. We’ve just been talking about how it felt to win it, and how they did win it. It’s just a bit of added motivation, so it’ll be really good for us to go ahead and do it.”

“I’ve dreamt of these moments since I came here. It’s the biggest cup to win so I’m absolutely buzzing. The feeling is just surreal. It’s just amazing to be a part of the group, and I’m so happy.”

“The FA Youth Cup is a fantastic triumph, and one we spoke about, but the league campaign is over 24 games. To be consistent with your performances, to be consistent with your results over that period of time, it’s a fantastic achievement.”

“We don’t have another option now. We have to be in Europe again. The standards need to rise.”

“Europe. Europe. Europe.”

“I’ve put in so much hard work, on and off the pitch. It’s an unbelievable feeling.”

“We are in Europe next year but we are in the running for the Champions League positions, and we can have chances in the last match in Manchester to get it.”

“It’s so good, it’s just a great feeling. We’ve done it and I can’t believe it.”

“Obviously, the fans follow us all season, so for them to recognise me as a player, it means a lot. You’re in with (the teammates) day in, day out. To receive this award from the skipper, it’s always nice. I’m really happy with this.”

“There’ll be a lot of movement in the league table, but it’s our job to go into the game fully focused, knowing that three points gives us the best chance to get Champions League football.”

“Frustrated today, but we are in the Europa League, we are in Europe. To be in Europe is important and being in three years in a row I think is something we are showing our consistency.”