Benitez: Any team will do

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Fernando Torres scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Serie A leaders Inter Milan 1-0 (3-0 aggregate) which ensured the Reds join Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the draw.

The Reds boss said: "I do not have any preference now who we play next, but I would be more than happy to face an English side in the final."

He added: "This victory shows the power and strength of the Premier League. We have fine clubs who are among the best in Europe, a league that is the same and players of quality who are some of the best in Europe."

Benitez won the tactical battle comfortably over two legs and said: "The two goals we scored in the first leg were crucial, and then when they had a man sent off it is always easier to play against 10 men than 11.

"The key for us was to be compact in the first half when they were attacking, and to be sure that we hit them on the counter-attack.

"This is the third time we have got to this stage while I have been at Anfield. The first season nobody talked of us winning the Champions League, but we did it.

"Now we have a much better squad and experience and I have great confidence in my team to play in big games."

Following Inter coach Roberto Mancini's revelation to step down at the end of the season, Benitez - whose future at Anfield has been under scrutiny this season - was asked how he would react to a summer approach from Inter owner Massimo Moratti. But he quickly rebuffed the suggestion.

"I am happy at Liverpool and only concerned about my team and our progress. I am more than happy at Anfield," he said.