'Here we go!' Hull City fans en route to Wembley

Middlesbrough fan Guy Askew, pictured with his Hull City supporting sons, says at least one side of the family will be pleased with the final result [Jade Askew] Thousands of hopeful Hull City fans are heading to Wembley, with the Tigers taking on Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final. A fleet of coaches carrying supporters set off from the MKM Stadium at 07:30 BST before joining the A63 ahead of the 180-mile (290km) journey. Black-and-amber scarves have been seen trailing from car windows on the roads, with fans who opted for the train pictured arriving at King's Cross station.

The Askew family, from East Yorkshire, has split loyalties, with dad Guy an ardent Boro fan, while his two children, Theo, 14, and Jasper, 11, following the Tigers. Guy joked: "At least it's going to be a great day for one side of our family! " As he boarded one of dozens of coaches, Hull City fan Nigel Kennedy said: "I'm excited, apprehensive - we're going up!

"We've had a great season but we didn't expect to get this far. " Hull City supporters are making their way to Wembley for the Championship play-off final [Kevin Shoesmith/BBC] Kirsten Young and her daughter Julie were up bright and early, ready to catch the coach. "I've been really nervous all morning," said Kirsten.

Despite the nerves, both are confident of a Tigers victory. "I feel very optimistic," said Kirsten. "I've got a really good feeling," said Julie.