I was a nervous wreck but it was special - Wilson
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Coventry City goalkeeper Ben Wilson says it was "amazing" to play in the final game of the regular Championship season and help the Sky Blues reach the play-offs.
Wilson hadn't started since October but was brought in to replace Brad Collins for the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough and made six saves, including a number of vital stops to preserve the lead.
Boss Frank Lampard said the 32-year-old was "outstanding" and can be "very happy with his performance" following a long spell out with a knee injury.
"It was obviously fantastic to get the result, to get the clean sheet," Wilson told BBC CWR.
"I was actually a nervous wreck from the start, being out of the team for such a long time and trying to get back fit.
"It's been a bit of a longer process than what I thought, but I've been training well, training as hard as I can to be ready for this moment.
"I thank the gaffer for putting me in. I've been wanting to play for weeks now, but he chose me, and luckily we got the clean sheet and we got the win, which was very important."
Wilson said it was "class" to make several brilliant saves against Boro.
"The voice from the fans and the support from all of the lads in front of me, it helped make it even more special," he added.
Coventry will face Sunderland in the play-off semi-final with the first leg at the CBS Arena on Friday before the return leg away from home on 13 May.