JON Moss will referee the biggest match of his career when he takes charge of Saturday's FA Cup final between Arsenal and Aston Villa.

The 44-year-old Premier League official from Horsforth admitted to being both "surprised and delighted" when he learned that he had been chosen for the Wembley clash.

He has officiated at the national stadium in the Community Shield and promotion play offs but this is by far the most important match of his career.

He said: "It was a complete surprise. When I got the call it was the realisation of a dream really. For any referee it is the pinnacle of your career.

"As a young boy I used to watch the FA Cup final with my dad. We always had the programme and we went to a couple of finals at Wembley.

“You dream about playing in a final as a boy but I’ve dreamed about refereeing as I got older. Referees are no different to players and you strive always to get those massive games."