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Mark Hughes' calls on Southampton stars to tap into childhood dreams and secure FA Cup final place with victory over Chelsea at Wembley

Mark Hughes has challenged his Southampton players to tap in to their boyhood dreams and lead the club to an FA Cup final by beating Chelsea on Sunday.

Hughes won four FA Cups as a player but this weekend marks the first time he will lead a team out at Wembley.

'They have the chance to go to a final, that should be the motivation,' Hughes said.

Mark Hughes wants his Southampton players to tap into boyhood dreams against Chelsea
Mark Hughes wants his Southampton players to tap into boyhood dreams against Chelsea
Hughes (centre, crouching) won four FA Cups as a player but has yet to win one as a coach
Hughes (centre, crouching) won four FA Cups as a player but has yet to win one as a coach

'As a kid, that was one of my main goals.