JOEL Edwards says he will do everything possible to ensure he is the man that leads Hereford FC out at Wembley and fulfill a boyhood dream.

The 24-year-old has been nursing an injury leading up to the big day, but is confident he will be ok come this Sunday.

"I went to see a specialist and he gave me a new strapping and new exercises to do," said Edwards.

"At the moment, it's looking very hopeful.

"I think I'm alright, well I'll make sure I am, but it's down to other aspects.

"It's got to be done right, I've got to be at my best for the team and 100 per cent.

"I personally think I will be there and will be fine."

Edwards has been involved in football for most of his life, linking up with mini-soccer schools when he was five and having trials with Aston Villa and Cardiff City.

His talent was obvious from an early age and Edwards would captain his school and link up with FC Phoenix.

Edwards then went to Westfields before he was signed up by Hereford United aged 17.

Despite not getting many first team opportunities, Edwards was still part of the League One squad of 2008/09.

Edwards would go back to Westfields before United signed him again.

The Bulls captain was also part of the 2013/14 squad that staved off relegation, but it was Westfields that he was making a name for himself.

His development saw Pete Beadle sign him up for Hereford FC at this start of the season and he was soon made captain.

Edwards says he can't wait to lead the side out at Wembley.

"It will be a dream come true and is just surreal to think about it," he said.

"When you're a little kid in the street, the game you play is called Wembley.

"It's everyone's dream to play there and, to captain a side and lead the team out is just phenomenal.

"Pretty much every single one of my mates is going, my family is coming and my dad from Australia is coming over.

"My mum is absolutely buzzing for it, it means a lot to them and me."

Edwards' mum Nikki Tyler was in tears when Hereford sealed their place at Wembley and she says it was one of the best days of her life.

"It meant so much to me and when I saw him [Joel], I just cried," recalls Nikki.

"He has always dreamt of going to Wembley and it was such a great day [at Salisbury] – very emotional.

"There is a bus load of us going, including 15 of our family.

"We will be wearing 'Joel Edwards – he's one of our own' t-shirts."

Edwards' dad Steven will be arriving in the UK today and says he wouldn't miss seeing his son lead the team out at Wembley for the world.

"I watched Hereford play in my youth and never dreamt the little boy I spent hours kicking the ball with would be leading Hereford out at Wembley," he said.

"When I speak with Joel and hear his feelings about his team mates and the club’s achievements, I couldn’t be prouder. I’ve been following the team’s progress from Australia and wouldn’t miss this game for anything.

I have heard a rumour the game will be televised live at the Burswood Casino here in Perth.

"A few friends from over here are hoping to watch the game in the bar at the casino."