SOUTHEND United striker and Echo columnist Neil Harris takes a light hearted look at the players who will be in action for the club at Wembley on Sunday.

1. PAUL SMITH (goalkeeper) Paul is a gentle giant and one of the quietest members of the squad. Smudge as we all call him has made some crucial saves during our run in the JPT, especially in the games against Leyton Orient.

2. SEAN CLOHESSY (right back) One of the most attacking right-backs you will ever see. Sean has had a terrific couple of seasons at the club and is a room mate of mine when I’m fit. I’ve never known anyone to sleep so much and he never gets off the coach when we stop at the services because he doesn’t like to pay for things!

3. ANTHONY STRAKER (left-back) Strakes owns some truly horrific track-suits. The worst is a blue Adidas one he always seems to wear despite it being hung up all over the training ground! He has been battling Chris Barker for the left back slot all season and is the worst pool player at the club.

6. RYAN CRESSWELL (centre-back) When people Cressy was the new Adam Barrett they were big boots to fill but he’s risen to the challenge. He’s a lovely guy but would rather go on a dinner date than come out with all the lads for our Christmas party.

7. FREDDY EASTWOOD (striker) Will Freddy turn up on Sunday or will he go to a horse fayre like he normally does? Fred’s a real cheeky chappy and a huge part of the banter in our dressing room. He’s very funny and is the man for the big occasion.

10. BARRY CORR (striker) With what’s happened to Big Baz over the past two years who would bet against him scoring the winning goal on Sunday? He lives with Ryan Cresswell and has become his personal cook.

12. MATTHEW LUND (midfielder) Lundy has done well since coming to the club on loan from Stoke and is a smashing lad. I think he’s said about four words since he’s been here but is the youngest player I’ve seen to be going grey. Also has a ginger beard.

14. KEVAN HURST (right winger) Kev’s a great lad and very popular with everyone. He’s played at Wembley before so knows what it’s like and his delivery from set plays is as good as I’ve seen outside the Premier League. Huge jaw.

15. MARK PHILLIPS (centre-back) Southend’s very own tin-man did remarkably well to return to fitness just before Wembley. He played in the area final after having an injection in his toe which put his place in the final in jeopardy. Has a good goalscoring record for a centre-back and always has something to sell.

16. LUKE PROSSER (centre-back) The nicest guy I’ve ever met in football. Combines playing for us with being Marc Laird’s personal carer and is now also his chauffeur and translator!

17. DANIEL BENTLEY (goalkeeper) Retweet Bentley is always on the internet but he’s a young man with fantastic ability. In my opinion I think he has a huge, huge career in front of him.

18. RYAN LEONARD (midfielder) Lenny owns 400 pairs of trainers and is one of the more unlucky members of the squad. In the space of one week he found out his injuries were caused by having one leg quite a bit longer than the other and crashed his car in to one owned by one of our youth team coaches. As well as that he also had his laptop seized by Yorkshire Police and cooks and cleans for his house-mates Graham Coughlan and Chris Barker every night.

19. JOHN SPICER (midfielder) Wide-boy Spice takes quite a bit of stick, especially from myself, for being a West Ham supporter!

20. BRITT ASSOMBALONGA (striker) Bongo is another great lad with real enthusiasm for the game and scoring goals. Since I described him as a young Jermain Defoe he seems to have stopped scoring. But he’s very respectful towards other players and has a long and bright future in football.

21. GAVIN TOMLIN (striker) Gav has had a hugely successful season and was a big miss when he was out injured. He’s very scruffy though and wears some horrendous clothes. Earlier on this season he passed his driving test at the 17th attempt but still gets the train in and is late every day!

23. CHRIS BARKER (left-back) Team captain and Victor Meldrew impersonator. He loves to moan but it’s only because he wants from people. He’s a good leader on the pitch but don’t ever leave some Dairy Milk or Lucozade anywhere near him!

27. BEN REEVES (midfielder) A hobbit with a mop on his head. Ben has done well since coming in on loan from Southampton and is popular with the fans. He’s an old fashion winger who likes to jink his way past players.

28. BILEL MOHSNI (everywhere) A real enigma who has more lives than cat! Will probably score the winning goal or get sent off at Wembley and nobody knows which will it will be. A player his own fans love and opposition fans love to hate. It’s certainly never quiet when Bilel is around.

29. TAMIKA MKANDAWIRE (midfield) An unsung hero who knits the side together, linking the defence with the midfield. I was also with Tam at Millwall and he goes about his business quite quietly but is a very good player and professional.