SWINDON Town players have spoken of their excitement, hopes and fears ahead of the club’s first ever visit to the new Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Speaking to The Adver on the pitch following a training session at the County Ground, defender Kevin Amankwaah and midfielder Jon-Paul McGovern said the team were in a good position to beat Millwall in the play-off final.

They also praised the support of fans during the game at Charlton Athletic in which Town recovered against all the odds from 2-0 down to win in a penalty shootout.

Kevin Amankwaah, who plays right-back, said: “It is always everyone’s dream to play at Wembley. All the top players play there, England play there.

“To be in a stadium with that many people will be amazing, whether I am playing, sat on the bench or just going as part of the squad.”

Kevin said Swindon was geared up for success at Wembley but felt Millwall would be tough competition.

He said: “The team is really upbeat, we are really confident. We played Millwall twice this year, and although we didn’t beat them, we have had opportunities to beat them.

“Both teams are on close playing terms so it should be a good game.”

He added: “We have got a few players that have niggling injuries that are touch and go for the final but hopefully they will recover by Saturday so the manager will have a fully fit side to choose from.”

Kevin said the fans had reacted ‘really well', remarking on the number of supporters who gathered at the County Ground following the Charlton game to welcome them back.

“The whole town is upbeat about the playoff and hopefully we can win the final,” he said.

Jon-Paul McGovern, who plays right-midfield, said all the players were looking forward to the challenge.

“It is going to be a massive game for the club and a massive game personally,” he said. “It is going to be a massive occasion, it doesn’t happen often.

“It is going to be such a great event to involved in and if we can win it will be a fantastic weekend.

“The players are really looking forward to it and they have got a lot of family coming with them.”

Jon-Paul said the team started training for the Millwall match following the last game and expected them to be strong contenders.

“It is going to be a tough game,” he said. “Millwall are a good side and we have played them already twice this year.

“Everyone is raring to go. Everyone definitely wants to be part of it and wants to be the player who makes history.”

He added: “Some of us have played 55 to 56 games this year, you are going to get little niggling injuries through the season, but you would try to play with even a broken leg for the chance to play at Wembley.”

Jon-Paul also spoke out on town captain Gordon Greer missing out on the final after his controversial red card.

“Greer will be a big miss to the side, as captain he brings so much natural leadership to the side, and he has played so many games this year,” he said.

“But then again we have a good squad and I am confident whoever comes in to replace him will do a good job.”

He said he thought Millwall's previous Wembley experience in last year's playoff final would not have a any bearing on the outcome of the game.

“It's a one off prestigious game. Anything can happen every player will be motivated similarly by playing at Wembley.”