Garry Thompson is ready for a big day out at Wembley after his Morecambe side reached the Conference play-off final amid high drama on Monday afternoon.

The 26-year-old winger is likely to recover from a hamstring injury in time for the huge match at the new national stadium on Sunday week.

He missed Monday's 2-1 victory over York City after being injured during the first leg last Friday night - but insists he will be fighting fit for the biggest day of his footballing life.

"It is a dream come true," said Thompson. "I was shattered to miss out on Monday and it was a tough time watching in the stand.

"But I am absolutely delighted and it was a great night for everyone and we can't wait for Wembley and hopefully we will win and get into the Football League."

The Shrimps beat York on the day of the club's 87th birthday to book their date at Wembley when they will play Exeter City with the winners gaining promotion into the League.

The national media attention created by Monday's win - and the forthcoming Wembley final - means more than just a payday for the club and will be great for the district as a whole, according to the Morecambe's chief executive.

Rod Taylor believes the result has put the feelgood factor back into the area and said: "It was a fabulous occasion. The match was fabulous and the crowd was tremendous."

Almost 6,000 people crammed into Morecambe's Christie Park ground and Mr Taylor added: "We were delighted with the crowd both in the size and the behaviour.

"They were a credit to the town and the achievement of reaching the play-off final and going to Wembley has put the feelgood factor back in the locality.

"Let's hope we can go on and win the play-offs now."

If the Shrimps can go through they will play in the Football League for the first time in their history.

Manager Sammy McIlroy, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland star, has steered his side to the brink of glory - and he rates that as one of the best achievements of his career.

"When you look at Morecambe and the opposition you realise how well we have done," said Mr McIlroy.

"I am so proud of my players and feel so happy for the supporters. This is for them."

The game was watched by the Mayor of Lancaster, Cllr Janie Kirkman, and Lancaster City Council chief executive Mark Cullinan.

He said: "The Mayor and I were guests of the club at the game and it was a very exciting match, they played really well.

"It's a superb win, and brilliant for the football club, for the town and the district."