European cash boost for double winners Linfield

Linfield keeper Alan Blayney celebrates the Irish Cup triumph

Linfield have even more to celebrate after Saturday's Irish Cup success secured a fifth double in six years.

The Blues are now £88,000 better off, thanks to Everton's 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Saturday.

That result means Champions League finalists Manchester United will qualify automatically for next season's group stages.

That frees up a spot in the second qualifying round, which Linfield will take and with it the extra money.

The Blues defeated Crusaders 2-1 in the Irish Cup decider at Windsor Park.