Cahill flattered as Blackburn boss Allardyce has a dig at the Everton star

Tim Cahill insists he will rise above Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce's claim that he gets away with fouling defenders.   Allardyce said the Everton player often pulled the wool over referees' eyes, but Cahill refused to get drawn in to a row following the goalless draw at Ewood Park.   Cahill told Everton TV: 'I take it as a compliment. Sam is a very good Premier League manager and he's where he is at because he's a legend in the game. So I respect his comments and I respect the team. It's nice of him to think of me.' Tussle: Cahill and Blackburn midfielder Tugay (left) get to grips with each otherChances were few and far between against Blackburn and Cahill believes the outcome was a point gained for Everton rather than two lost.   He added: 'I think it's a good point. It's a very hard place to go. We knew before how difficult it would be.   'There's always a confidence. There was a confidence against Blackburn - although we knew it was going to be ugly. It's exciting thinking about what potential awaits us.'Cahill is now concentrating on Sunday's FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough, with a place in the semi-final awaiting the victors.   The Australian said: 'I'm excited about Sunday. It's a big opportunity for the football club and the players. We get a chance to see what level we can lift our bodies to.' More bad news for Everton as Anichebe is ruled out for the seasonBlackburn 0 Everton 0: Turgid battle is a TV turn-offEVERTON FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NETBLACKBURN ROVERS FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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