Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan

Roma defender Chris Smalling was delighted being part of victory at AC Milan.

Roma won 1-0 in the first-leg of their Europa League quarterfinal thanks to Gianluca Mancini's winner.

Smalling told Sky Italia: "A special evening, in one of the most difficult seasons of my life. I've been out for many months, it's It was difficult on a mental level but tonight I'm happy to have contributed to the victory.

"The difference was made by belief, and the victory was deserved.

"De Rossi made a great change, everyone is fighting to play these types of exciting matches."

Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan

Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan

Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan

Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan

Roma defender Smalling delighted being part of victory at AC Milan