CALLUM Wilson grew up playing a game called “Wembley” with his friends using the garages next to his house.

Now the Cherries striker is set to step out at the national stadium for the first time and fulfil his childhood dream of playing for England.

The 26-year-old will hope to win his first senior England cap tonight against the United States on an occasion when homage will be paid to Wayne Rooney.

“It would be a dream come true,” said Wilson.

“There’s no guarantee I will get on but I’ve still got probably 15 to 20 family members and friends coming to watch, which shows what they want for me and what I want for myself.

“If it doesn’t happen, I’ll keep working hard. I’m not one to shy away from a challenge. I’ll be making sure I’m working hard, doing everything I possibly can to get that.”

Boss Gareth Southgate confirmed Wilson would play a part at Wembley, where he has always dreamed of starring but has yet to step out as a player.

“As a youngster, when you’re playing around with your friends, you’re always imagining that you’re playing at Wembley,” he said.

“We used to call it ‘Wembley’, the game. It was one-v-one – you would try to score and you got through to the next round.

“I would always be myself, trying to be at Wembley and hoping one day it would happen.

“It was just in the garages in the house where I grew up. The streets.”

The striker is quietly confident about his ability to shine for England, having earned one cap under Southgate with the under-21s.

“He gave me an opportunity at that level. A lot has happened since then and as you get older you appreciate more getting recognition for England,” said Wilson.

“When I got called up for the under-21s, a lot of players in that squad were playing in the Premier League and I was in the Championship at the time.

“You felt like you’re here and they are there, sort of thing.

“I suppose I didn’t appreciate it, I didn’t feel I was meant to be there whereas now I think my performances in the Premier League have shown I am able to be here.”