Jose Enrique admits Liverpool\'s players will take to the field at Ewood Park tonight with added motivation to beat Blackburn Rovers – by aiming to impress the boss ahead of Saturday\'s FA Cup semi-final with Everton. The Spain defender insists the Reds are determined to secure as many points as possible in their six remaining Barclays Premier League fixtures. In addition, Enrique believes an impressive showing in Lancashire could pave the way for a starting berth at Wembley this weekend. \"When the team isn\'t working we all have to improve,\" he said. \"I try to do my best but no-one is safe (for a semi-final place). \"I can only speak for myself but I want to play in every game and hopefully by playing against Blackburn I can get more confidence before the semi-final. \"We need to go to Blackburn and try to get a win.\" Liverpool will only turn their attentions to Saturday\'s FA Cup semi-final once the encounter with Blackburn is done and dusted this evening. Enrique feels a win against Steve Kean\'s side will ensure the Reds make the journey to the national stadium in good spirits. \"The semi-final is very important,\" added the defender. \"To play Everton in a derby at Wembley is one of the best games we can play and we will try to do well. \"It will be amazing - two teams playing at 200 per cent. It will be a special game for everyone and we have to win. \"But we have one game before then. We need to go to Blackburn and try to get a win for some confidence before the semi-final.\" Liverpool will make the journey to Ewood Park on the back of Saturday\'s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Anfield. Enrique concedes the Reds\' league form must improve next season, but believes if they can end the campaign by adding the FA Cup to the Carling Cup it will be an excellent achievement by the team. \"The truth about this season is that we already have a cup in our pocket,\" said the 26-year-old. \"And we are still playing for another one. No-one can say we haven\'t won anything this season. \"I came here to win titles and play for good things. I\'ve done that, I\'ve already won one trophy. \"We will be playing in the Europa League next season and I\'ve never played in that competition. \"At the moment this has been a great year for me and if we can take two titles in one season it will be amazing.\"
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