EMMANUEL EBOUE admits there is only one player giving him nightmares before the Champions League final — and it is not Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho.

Arsenal right-back Eboue, 22, has been a revelation in a Gunners backline not breached in 10 European games but insists he is scared stiff of keeper Jens Lehmann .

He said: “Jens is someone who helps us a lot. Even when we make mistakes, he encourages us. But when I see him behind me, I’m a bit afraid to look at him to see his expression.

“I’m afraid he’s going to shout at me and have a go. On the pitch, he is a little bit evil or niggly — but really he’s cool.” The Ivory Coast star has superbly filled the void left by the injury to Lauren and must now mark World Player of the Year Ronaldinho.

Eboue, a £1million signing from Belgians Beveren in January 2005, added: “I’ve learned so many things in the Champions League.

“I’ve learned to be calmer on the pitch because I used to be more excitable. Now I’m more relaxed in my head.”