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Jamille Matt on Wembley 'pride' and Walsall's crazy season

Jamille Matt says leading Walsall out in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium would be one of the proudest moments of his career.

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Walsall face AFC Wimbledon in the capital on Monday, with both teams vying for a place in League One next season. 

Matt has played at Wembley twice, losing both times in the League Two play-off final with Plymouth Argyle and Newport County in 2016 and 2019 respectively. 

He was an unused substitute when Fleetwood won at Wembley in 2014 and the 35-year-old has his sights set on making it third time lucky with Walsall. 

Doing so with his local club, as Matt pointed out, would also taste extra sweet.

"[Leading Walsall out at Wembley will rank] right at the top of the list. It was brilliant just to come back, I always dreamed of playing for the club," Matt beamed. 

"Something like this will be the icing on the cake. Listen, we want that cherry, which will be winning.