Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba was thrilled to be part of their FA Cup shootout shock at Manchester United.

Bamba was happy to take a penalty in the shootout, which Boro won 7-8.

He later said, "I wanted to take a penalty and moments like this I am stil playing football, we had very good away fans and ti was set for us tonight.

"All the way through my treatment it was for moments like this. The hard work, support from my family and football community I can only thank them. Without their support I wouldn't be there. I still have the drive to keep going.

"The family and Mrs were in distress and panic but it is pure joy and I will enjoy it tonight.

"It is a fairytale, enjoy being back on the pitch after everything I have been though and long may it continue.

"In this competition you never know, we just knocked out one of the favourites in Manchester United."