Whitstable Town player-manager Jamie Coyle says it’s a dream come true to reach a Wembley final in the FA Vase

Whitstable player-boss Jamie Coyle admits guiding the club to Wembley is a dream come true.

The Oystermen will play at Wembley for the first time in their history when they meet AFC Whyteleafe in the FA Vase Final on May 11.

It will be the greatest day in the club’s history and evergreen defender Coyle, at the age of 41, was at the very heart of it.

“I think any kid that is born and loves football, the pinnacle is you want to play at your national stadium,” said Coyle, who played 90 minutes as Whitstable drew their semi-final second leg 0-0 at Hartpury University on Sunday to progress 2-0 on aggregate.

“Obviously, I've represented my country in the seniors and won World Cups with that side but to take a team that you've assembled with the management team and walk out there, it's a dream come true.

“And it's not just me. It's not just about me. It's about everyone at this football club. They deserve it and I'm looking forward to it.

“I don't think it's quite sunk in for this young group at the moment of what they've achieved.

“But I've said the same thing as I said in the quarter-finals, no-one remembers the team that loses in the final.

“So we've got to make sure that we give a real good account of ourselves and we'll see what happens on the day.”

A total of 594 teams entered the FA Vase and Whitstable are still standing after getting through a staggering NINE rounds to get this far.

They started the Road to Wembley back in August with a 4-1 win at Corinthian Casuals.

“It's crazy,” admitted Coyle. “To think there's over 500 teams that actually start the competition.

“I’ll sit back and enjoy the coach journey home and just think about what we've all achieved.

“That's not just the players or the management team, it's