Daley Blind is looking forward to a return to Wembley for May's FA Cup final after Manchester United saw off Everton in Saturday's entertaining semi-final clash.
A last-gasp strike from Anthony Martial sent Louis van Gaal's side through after a thrilling contest against an Everton side which had threatened to stage a remarkable comeback.
United dominated the first half and led through Marouane Fellaini's strike, only for the Toffees to fight back - missing a penalty through Romelu Lukaku before Chris Smalling's own goal drew Roberto Martinez's men level.
But Martial burst through in stoppage time to slot home and seal a memorable 2-1 victory for the 11-time winners, who have not lifted the cup since 2004.
Blind and his team-mates will now return for the showpiece final on May 21 but the Dutchman felt United made heavy weather of a contest they could have put to bed after a half of dominance.
"Our season is ending in London so that is nice," he said.
"In the first half we could have already finished the game. We had many chances, they had two as well to be honest, but I think we had to score more goals than today but I think it was a great game to see for the fans at the stadium.
"In the end it was going up and down and was very high tempo in the match and when there is only three minutes of injury-time then you think you are going to extra-time. Anthony scored a great goal and I can't describe the feeling."
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