Peterborough United's Swedish defender Oscar Wallin is hoping for a 'fun day out' at Wembley on Sunday if he is selected for what will be by far the biggest occasion of his career.
The 23-year-old had already completed half a season with Swedish second-tier side Degerfors when he joined Posh on a two-year contract last August.
He has since made 37 appearances for the League One club and is hoping to be in the team for the EFL Trophy final against Birmingham City.
"I knew they won the final last year but didn't really know what kind of cup it was - but it's really nice that even in League One and League Two you get an opportunity to hopefully play at Wembley," Wallin told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
"We have a Swedish cup (competition) that is played in pre-season and that's like the equivalent of this, but it's not as big as playing at Wembley, of course."
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He is one of two Swedes signed from Degefors by Posh, but striker Gustav Lindgren was not available until after the January transfer window and has only played 11 games for the club.
Wallin admitted that adjusting to the English Football League had not been easy.
"It's been a long season and also the amount of games played over here compared to back home in Sweden, that's different as well," he said.
"It's been a lot to get used to, not just the amount of games, but also the intensity and the physicality of the games.
"You have to adapt and that's what good players do. I think I've done OK, but hopefully next season I can find a bit more consistency in my performances."
Peterborough's problems in the league have stemmed from a leaky defence and their total of 72 goals conceded is only exceeded by Crawley Town.
But they are now nine points clear of the relegation places with five games left to play, and so the focus on Sunday will be fully on trying to hang onto the trophy they won 12 months ago by beating Wycombe Wanderers.
"As a Swede we all tend to have our favourite team in England and follow English football," added Wallin.
"We know all the cup finals are played at Wembley, so it's going to be really fun, probably a lot of emotions and feelings, hopefully some positive ones as well.
"A lot of friends and family have reached out to tell me how excited they are as well for this big game. I have some family members coming over to the game, so I think they are as excited as I am."
