Manchester United v Schalke

Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea has voiced his pride at leading Manchester United into the Champions League final.

O'Shea was handed the armband at Old Trafford in the absence of Nemanja Vidic, and the team responded by routing Schalke 4-1 on the night and 6-1 on aggregate in the European semi-final.

Antonio Valencia opened the scoring and Darron Gibson extended their lead before half-time.

Anderson, who had only scored twice in his Manchester United career then grabbed a brace to complete a remarkable victory against the shell-shocked Bundesliga side.

O'Shea was one of eight changes to the team that lost to Arsenal with manager Sir Alex Ferguson having one eye on the crucial home league match with Chelsea on Sunday.

"I was deli ghted the manager named me as captain," O'Shea said.