Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has already booked his place at The FA Cup Final after being crowned ‘Player of the Round’ for the Fifth Round.
The Liverpool hero was nominated for the award after his outstanding contribution during his side's Fifth Round win over Manchester United – the first time Liverpool have beated their north west rivals in The FA Cup in 85 years.
After Peter Crouch’s 19th minute header put Liverpool ahead, Carragher’s commanding form in defence helped Liverpool to victory.
A week of voting at TheFA.com saw fans place 28,757 votes with Carragher receiving 59% of those cast.
Manchester City’s Micah Richards, who led the vote early in the week, received 20% of the vote, Colchester’s Wayne Brown finished with 9%, Middlesbrough’s Yakubu received 8% followed by Birmingham City keeper Maik Taylor with 4%.
In addition to being crowned FA Cup Player of the Round, which guarantees attendance at The FA Cup final and a half-time introduction to the crowd, Jamie wins £1000 worth of UMBRO football kit for a local school, club or organisation of his choice and an engraved silver salver which will be presented before a forthcoming home game.
