PLAYING at Wembley will be a dream come true for Rob Hall tomorrow, a year on from the winger questioning whether he would ever play again.

A train-load of family and friends will make the short journey from Aylesbury to join about 30,000 Oxford United fans for the Checkatrade Trophy final against Coventry City.

It promises to be a great occasion – and no-one will relish it more than the 23-year-old.

When the U’s strode out for the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final 12 months ago, Hall could not even walk.

A ruptured cruciate knee ligament suffered in training while on loan at Milton Keynes Dons ruled him out for months, if not longer.

“There were stages where I’ve said I didn’t think I would play again, so to have a massive game to look forward to at Wembley is a dream,” Hall said.

“I don’t think it’s sunk in to me too much.

“Personally I couldn’t think of anything better.

“I feel like I’ve had a good season since coming back.

“There’s always more to come from any player because you’re always looking to improve.

“As soon as we got into this competition the boys were saying this is another chance to go to Wembley.”

Hall was still limping heavily when United signed him in July, but he made good progress.

The Checkatrade Trophy provided him with the opportunity to return, as he managed just over an hour in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea’s under 23s at Stamford Bridge.

The former West Ham youngster (pictured) has played his part in the successful run to the final, which will be his first taste of playing at Wembley.

But getting to the showpiece occasion will mean little unless U’s skipper John Lundstram lifts the tro- phy.

Hall said: “We’ve worked so hard to get there, we just want to make sure we go and do the job.

“Whoever is the hero on the day – it could be anyone – I don’t care as long as we win.

“I don’t want to go there and make up the numbers.

“We’ve come all this way with the whole squad, but it’s not about just getting there.

“We have to win.”