Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn says he has been working his whole career to manage a match at Wembley as he prepares to lead his side out in Sunday’s Women’s FA Cup final.
Manchester United or Spurs will win their first major piece of women’s silverware in Sunday’s showpiece, as both aim to lift the famous trophy for the first time.
While United boss Marc Skinner is taking his side to back-to-back FA Cup finals at Wembley, it marks a full circle moment for Vilahamn.
“I remember as a kid, that stadium was the biggest one I knew and so it was my dream to get there one day,” the 41-year-old said.
“I’ve been working pretty much for 30 years to get to this stadium, so it’s more like enjoying the ride. The feelings I get with that is of course a mixture of stress and happiness.
“But I’m more looking forward to the game and hopefully we will win. If we lose I will be very upset but I know a few weeks after that I will still be very proud of what we have done, so it’s a good feeling.”
United are seven points above Spurs in the league, having played a game more.
Vilahamn says his side head into Sunday’s game as the underdogs, but buoyed by the belief that they can win.
“For me, yes they are favourites, yes they were there last year, but we are taking steps all the time,” he added.
“We feel like we have everything to win and we have a good chance to win.”