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May 27, 2013 at 3pm UK
 
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Manuel Almunia ready for Wembley final

Almunia ready for Wembley final
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Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia insists that there are no nerves in the squad as they prepare for the Championship playoff final.

Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has insisted that there are no nerves in the squad as they prepare for the Championship playoff final.

The Hornets will play Crystal Palace at Wembley on Monday with a place in the Premier League on offer to the winners.

Gianfranco Zola's men have recently been to Spain for a training camp as part of their preparations for the match, and Almunia has said that the players are concentrating on the game rather than the occasion.

"Since we have come back from Malaga, we are all totally focused on Monday," he told Sky Sports News.

"The atmosphere in the team is great, and is a big chance for everybody. Most of the players have never been in a game like this in a stadium such as Wembley.

"Everybody is confident and looking forward to the game, which is massive for every club but I have seen people training this week with no nerves, not talking about it too much, and this is the spirit we have to have."

Watford defeated Leicester City 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-finals.

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