 | TEAM OF THE FA CUP 5th Round: Adam Federici (pictured) 4th Round: Jamie McAllister 3rd Round: Jason Puncheon 2nd Round: Phil Jevons 1st Round: Kris Commons 4th QR: Paul Booth 3rd QR: Byron Bubb 2nd QR: Gary McPhee 1st QR: Matt Lewis |
Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has been named as the FA Cup "Player of the Round" for the fifth round. The Australian received 38% of supporters' votes on the FA's official website, after his heroics in the Royals' 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
The four other players nominated were Blackburn's Brad Friedel, Tottenham's Robbie Keane, Plymouth's David Norris and Middlesbrough striker Yakubu.
Federici joins eight previous winners in the "Team of the FA Cup".
He will also receive a VIP invitation to the 2007 FA Cup final.
In addition, the winner in each round will be given an engraved silver salver, and �500 worth of football equipment for a local school of his choice.
The "Team of the FA Cup" so far comprises Matt Lewis (Halesowen Town), Gary McPhee (Nuneaton Borough), Byron Bubb (AFC Wimbledon), Paul Booth (Lewes), Kris Commons (Nottingham Forest), Phil Jevons (Bristol City), Jason Puncheon (Barnet), Jamie McAllister (Bristol City) and Federici.
Fans can vote for the player of their choice on the Football Association's official website.
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