Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he is full of pride over their run to yesterday's FA Cup semifinal.

While upset over the manner of defeat to Chelsea, O'Neill revealed his pride in the team.

He told the club's website: "I was very, very proud of the team. We suffered a heavy defeat a fortnight ago against the same side and we restored our confidence in the win at Bolton.

"And here we came with a determination to win. You might think from going 7-1 to thinking we can win? I thought we could win!

"Up until they scored, there was nothing in it - absolutely nothing. I told the players at half-time I thought they'd been brilliant, really, really brilliant.

"I thought our crowd was fantastic too. Despite the disappointment, it makes it all worthwhile. I want to go and try and make a team that the crowd can be really proud of. We are trying to get there."