Blackburn Rovers playmaker David Dunn believes it would be a great
achievement to qualify for next season's Europa League.
Rovers are currently two games away from Wembley as they look
to do battle with Aston Villa over two legs in the Carling Cup
semi-final.
Martin O'Neill's side got the better of Blackburn in their FA
Cup meeting on Saturday by running out 3-1 winners, although it was
a much-changed Rovers line-up.
Blackburn are expected to be back at full strength for the
first leg of their semi-final against Villa and Dunn insists the
chance of Europe will not be taken lightly.
Dunn has revealed his grandad has been the biggest influence
on his career and while he could not make it down to Villa Park to
see their FA Cup clash he will be in attendance for Tuesday's clash
at Ewood Park.
"He's been the biggest influence on my career," he told the
Daily Star. "He took me everywhere when I was younger and hardly
misses a match now.
"He couldn't get down because of the snow, but he'll be there
on Tuesday and hopefully for the second leg too.
"He's got my medal from when we won the League Cup in 2002.
He gets everything actually. He takes it off me as soon as I get it
on!
"If we get another penalty on Tuesday I'll have no worries
about taking it. Everybody misses them at some time.
"The Carling Cup's a massive opportunity for us now. The
biggest thing is that it is a way into Europe, and for a club like
ours it would be a great achievement if we can get to the final and
get into Europe.
"We need to set ourselves up with a good result in the first
leg. We've beaten Villa 2-1 at home already this season - funnily
enough I scored a penalty then."
