STUART McCall is thrilled to have Alex Jones back in the Wembley mix.

The striker has returned to full training after recovering sufficiently from the hamstring problem he suffered against Rochdale 11 days ago.

The extra week until the League One play-off final will play into his hands to get back up to full fitness in time to face Millwall.

McCall is delighted to welcome back the nippy frontman, who has contributed five goals in ten starts since his £30,000 move from Birmingham in January. He had previously netted ten on loan for Port Vale during the first half of the season.

The City boss said: "He's been sharp and has got a good goal-scoring record. He's a finisher so it would be nice to have him available if he keeps progressing like he has. Alex is another good option to have.

"The gap has given him a good chance of being ready. It will be almost three weeks since he did the injury when we come to play."

McCall was originally informed that Jones had suffered a grade-two tear, which would have left him struggling to make the May 20 showdown.

Yet that diagnosis did not prove to be the case and the 22-year-old was able to start running again a week ago.

McCall said: "He did some on Friday but he wasn't sprinting. There was nothing vigorous and he certainly wasn't close (to playing) at Fleetwood last weekend.

"He was able to do more at the start of the week and Chris (Short, fitness coach) was happy with how he's been going. We'd be hopeful that he will be fine to be in contention."

Jones admitted he had initially feared the worst when he was forced off after over-stretching for a ball in City's final league game.

He said: "I don't think there was a worse feeling than I had sitting in the Rochdale changing room, thinking that was my season finished.

"I'll use that to motivate me to do everything I can to get back. It's been a frustrating time but I'm glad to be on the right path back to full fitness. I'm on the mend.

"Since I was a little boy, it's every footballer's dream to play at Wembley. Everyone's relaxed. A few of the boys have been there quite a few times, so it's going to be a normal Saturday afternoon for them.

"We're all looking forward to it, really focused and can't wait for it to come around."