Chelsea boss Avram Grant was full of praise for goalkeeper Petr Cech after last night's 1-0 Carling Cup semifinal victory over Everton.
Grant paid tribute to Cech, who missed the birth of his baby daughter in Prague to play in this semi-final second-leg showdown.
Czech stopper Cech made several vital saves and Stamford Bridge gaffer Grant said: "First, we should all say well done to Petr as he has become a father.
"But he did everything to play - there was not even a doubt."
Grant also praised his squad, insisting: "We have players with character. And what they have done is just amazing."