The Championship Play-Off Final is billed as the most lucrative match in the world with the winner getting access to Premier League finances - to the tune of something like £50million.For
Sheffield United midfielder
Brian Howard the bigger the game, the better he likes it. Having taken time to settle after his move from
Barnsley, he believes he is saving his best ‘til last. Namely, Wembley Stadium on Monday.Givemefootball’s Lawrie Madden caught up with him ahead of the final against
Burnley.
Q: It has not been easy for you since your move from Barnsley. Any reason for that?A: It took a while for me to get into the team, and then I was out of the team. The lads were playing well so it was difficult to get back in. But I waited for my chance and I don’t think I have let the side down. Moving to Sheffield United I have come from being the main man to a big squad. But I feel I have come out stronger and a better player for it.
Q: Is the final just another game with so much at stake?A: We went down to Wembley last week and looked around the stadium to take it all in, but you have to try and remember that when you play it will be a full house. You try and treat it as much as a normal game as possible, but it is a big game. Having said that, the last four games in the league and the play-off were all big occasions, and we came through those.
Q: Any nerves ahead of the big day?A: No, none at all. In fact, there were some people getting worried that in the last few games we have been very calm and wondered if we were a bit too calm. But we just get on with our jobs and let everyone else do the talking.
Q: You are one of the players who has some experience of Wembley, albeit the old one?A: Yes. I played for the England Under 16s against Argentina and a certain
Carlos Tevez played for them that day and also I played there with Barnsley. I enjoy the big games, I get an extra buzz and these games seem to get the best out of me.
Q: You are still known as the man who scored the late winner against Liverpool last year to knock them out of the cup?A: I am known as the lad who scored against Liverpool and it would be nice to be known as the lad who scored at Wembley. I went to Las Vegas last year and was recognised over there which was a bit strange, especially by Liverpool and
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