Kevin Phillips: Wembley Stadium rightly home to England, finals and major sporting events
By Kevin Phillips
Friday 7 March 2014 11:56, UK
Image:Wembley: National stadium is inspiring, says Phillips
The news that Froch-Groves II will be at Wembley has created a huge buzz this week and, although I'm not a huge boxing fan, I'll certainly be tuning into that one.
Noise
On Sunday I sampled what it's like in the stands there, while working on the Capital One Cup Final for Sky.
As soon as Sunderland scored I legged it out of the commentary box because I wanted to hear the noise - there's no better feeling than hearing 30-odd thousand supporters at Wembley going mad and celebrating.
One thing I don't agree with - although I have played in a semi for West Brom there and it was a great experience - is playing the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
Personally I believe the reward at the end of a long cup run is the final at Wembley. I don't accept that the semis should be played there.
Obviously it generates more revenue, which I understand - but I think a trip there should be saved for the showpiece final.
Although I'm sure supporters of the sides which get through to the final four of the FA Cup this weekend will disagree!
