He showed great character - Conte impressed by Moratas retur

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hailed the "character" of Alvaro Morata to overcome his long scoring drought in the FA Cup quarter-final win against Leicester City.

Spain striker Morata broke the deadlock with a well MLB New York Yankees -taken finish in the 42nd minute as last season's beaten finalists prevailed 2-1 in extra time.

It was his first goal in 2018, marking a succe sful return to the starting XI after being overlooked for the last three matches.

The 25-year-old  Alex Rodriguez Jersey came close to a second on a couple of occasions and won praise for hisall-around display.

"For Alvaro, it was important to score but I am pleased  Sonny Gray Jersey for his performance," Conte told reporters.

"He showed great character and to be strong. I think his goal will be very important for the future."

Chelsea, who were beaten by Arsenal in the 2017 decider, were favourably drawn with Premier League strugglers Southampton in the Lou Gehrig Jersey semi-finals.

Conte, however, rejected the idea of being in an enviable position.

13 - Alvaro Morata has scored his first goal for Chelsea since December 2017 (v Brighton), ending a run of 13 games in all competitions without one. Required.

"I think when you arriveat this point in the tournament it is easy to consider it easy, but Manchester City lost to Wigan," he Johnny Damon Jersey  said.

"I think that we must be ready to fight to reach the final and it will be very important for us. Southampton has the same idea.

"Last season it was a pity to lose the final and not celebrate the double. Our target is to do our best. If we can reach the final I want to change the result Brett Gardner Jersey ."