A second half brace from Divin Mubama secured a deserved semi-final triumph for the City youngsters at the Joie Stadium.
And for Wilkinson it was what his players merited after what was another accomplished all-round display.
“I’m delighted and really proud of the boys and I think it’s no less than we deserved over the course of the season,” the Lead Coach said.
“We have consistently played at a really good level and given ourselves a chance to be in this position.
“We have had a tough few weeks playing Liverpool, Arsenal and Man United in the play-offs.
“I thought we went up a level from the last couple of games. I thought the performance was good tonight in terms of what we were asking from the boys.”
City’s reward is a place in the showpiece where we will face either Southampton or Crystal Palace.
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And for Wilkinson it’s a prospect to savour - whoever our opponents will be.
“It’s really exciting to be in the final,” the Lead Coach added.
“To win the league in the regular season and then progress to the final is a recognition of the work we have done all season.
“Hopefully we can go on and produce one more performance.”
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