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Liverpool FC players swapped shirts with Blackburn and celebrated in the tunnel after defeating Rovers 1-0 at Ewood Park to progress to the FA Cup semi finals.

They now face Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa side for a place in the final against either Reading or Arsenal - and they face the prospect of a fairy tale ending to the career of captain Steven Gerrard, who celebrates his 35th birthday on the same date as the FA Cup final.

A goal from Philippe Coutinho secured Liverpool's progress and Jordan Henderson also celebrated the birth of his second child, Alba, in what was a special day for the vice-captain.

You can read all our post match content, including James Pearce's match verdict in which he says Liverpool's season remains alive and kicking, Ian Doyle's five things we learned, James' talking point on why Simon Mignolet has come back from the brink and Ian's player ratings.

In pictures: Liverpool beat Blackburn to progress to the FA Cup semi finals