Wroxham defender Martin McNeil will play on the Wembley turf for the first time

Wroxham FC are hoping for an upset in the biggest game in the club's history by beating favourites Whitley Bay at Wembley Stadium.

The two clubs contest the final of the FA vase this Sunday.

Wroxham manager David Batch told BBC Radio Norfolk: "There is a conception that you go and enjoy the day or you go there and win. We want to do both."

Whitley Bay are current holders of the Vase and won the competition in 2002 as well as 2009.

Batch has made sure that his side's preparations for the game couldn't have been better.

Wroxham's players were allowed to use Norwich City's training facilities twice in the week leading up to the final.

The manager also made sure the squad had the chance to look around Wembley Stadium on Friday so they are not overwhelmed on game day.

"If the preparation gives us an extra one per cent on Sunday then it's been worth it," said Batch.

For a side which finished eighth in the Ridgeon's League Premier, reaching a Wembley final might have seemed impossible, but the Wroxham players believe they can now finish the job.

"This was our number one target, but to achieve Wembley is brilliant - we'll be disappointed if we come back without the trophy," said captain Graham Challen.

There is full commentary on the game on BBC Radio Norfolk and online from 2pm on Sunday.

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