Stuart Lewis aims to savour every moment of Gillingham’s Wembley adventure having only been a spectator when former club Stevenage lifted the FA Trophy two years ago.

Lewis (pictured below) said: “I joined too late to be eligible for the final. I was there in my club tracksuit, but it was a massive disappointment at the time and hopefully I will go one better and play this time.

“You always dream about playing at Wembley as a youngster. I have always wanted to go back again, and play a massive part, and hopefully now I will get that opportunity and will make sure I take it with both hands.”

Lewis has made the most of winning back a regular first team spot, having got his chance as substitute at Wycombe last month.

He said: “I haven’t looked back since then, but it’s not just about me it’s about having a really good squad who want to play as high as they can.

“Building a good team spirit is one of the manager’s great fortes, and it might have taken a bit longer here, but now we have got 18-20 players fighting for the same cause. We are still a young side, but have got experience, and I think the sky’s the limit for us."

Lewis believes a near full house at Priestfield played their part on Sunday.

He said: “I think the noise helped make it a hostile and were on the front foot after getting the early goal. We have worked all year for this and won’t let up now.

“Shrewsbury were probably watching us on Sunday night, but I think they will be wary of us because we are a different side now to the one that lost 7-0 then.

"There is a different mentality about us now, the morale is so much better, and I just hope it will be a great day for us at Wembley."