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Lampard seeks winning finale

29 May 2009 - 11:22:12

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Chelsea midfield ace Frank Lampard has urged his team-mates to end their season on a high not with an FA Cup final victory over Everton at Wembley.

The Blues finished third in the Premier League and suffered a heartbreaking Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of eventual winners Barcelona, leaving the FA Cup as their last hope of gaining some silverware.

He said: "It's very important we win something for the confidence of the club and take something away from the season.

"It was hard to miss out on the Champions League, but as you get a bit older you realise you can't win everything.

"The adrenaline of going out and playing football is kind of a 'get-out' sometimes from a lot of things outside.

"I get an adrenaline rush out of training as well as playing, so this season has been great for me in those terms.

"Even though we haven't won anything yet this season, when I've been running out, I've been feeling on top of my game.

"The FA Cup final has always been special. I know there are always other competitions during the season so your focus can be on various things, but once you get to this stage you realise what a huge occasion it is, not just for your own and the opposition fans, but on the worldwide stage.

"Everyone watches the cup final and it will always be a massive event. Our form since Guus Hiddink took over has been championship-winning form.

"We only didn't go to the Champions League final because of things that happened on the night. Our performances over the last five months have set the standard."