Irish Daily Mirror

WAGNER: WE WON’T BUCKLE IN THE HEAT ‘THERE’S MOOR TO COME AFTER SHOOT-OUT AGONY’

- NGAATMESEH­EVAND VAMSOELIHU­LL FA Trophy final: 4.15pm GREAT WAKERING ROVERS FA Vase final: 12pm v ROMFORD

DAVID WAGNER believes his Norwich players have already shown they can handle the heat of the a high-pressure play-off clash.

The Canaries’ hopes of a top-six finish looked bleak during the first half of the season when doubts were expressed about Wagner’s future. But an impressive turnaround meant they ended

ANDY WHING says Solihull Moors’ play-off final agony will fuel their FA Trophy bid against Gateshead today.

And opposite number Rob Elliot admits his side will also be fired up by their own promotion blow.

Moors return to Wembley six days after they missed out on a place in the EFL for the first time in the the campaign in sixth spot to set up a semi-final meeting with Leeds and former boss Daniel Farke.

The next target is to establish a first-leg advantage in tomorrow’s clash at

Carrow Road.

And boss Wagner

(above) says his side can draw confidence from the way they club’s history after losing to Bromley on penalties.

Boss Whing (left) said: “To come off the back of such a disappoint­ment, we want a nicer feeling this time coming away from Wembley.

“If that gives us extra motivation, then that’s brilliant and the players will have learned from that have held their nerve in other tension-filled games this season.

He said: “We had some exciting games already this season where the players delivered, the derbies, other big must-win games where they were fully on it. That gives us trust and belief that we can deliver again.” massive experience. Then we can give it a right good go.”

Gateshead also suffered disappoint­ment when they were prevented from taking part in the National League play-offs at the last minute due to a stadium dispute.

The Tyneside club were unable to demonstrat­e they met the EFL criteria that clubs have a guaranteed 10-year tenancy at the home ground.

And Elliot says his side must put that behind them.

The Heed Army boss said: “The situation has not been ideal to say the least, but my focus is on us reacting as a group and trying to make the point that we would have been a force in the play-offs if we were able to play in them.

“I think that this situation can give us extra motivation to go out and leave a good impression on everyone.”

Ninth-tier GREAT WAKERING ROVERS face Essex Senior League rivals ROMFORD in the FA Vase final earlier in the day.

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