Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given admits the FA Cup has rescued his career.

Given, who turns 39 tomorrow, will keep his Cup place for today's semi against Liverpool.

He has a year left on his contract this summer and will discuss his prospects with manager Tim Sherwood.

"This run has shown I'm still capable and hopefully it gives a seed of doubt into the manager's head as well that if he wants to mix it up in the Premier League."