It was only six weeks ago that Jon Meades’ season lay in tatters.

The 24-year-old AFC Wimbledon utility man had ruptured ankle ligaments in the win at Dagenham & Redbridge on April 19, and appeared destined to miss the League Two run-in – let alone a Wembley appearance.

He would not kick a ball in anger again until he came off the bench in the second half at Wembley to help Dons secure their place in League One in fine style over Plymouth Argyle.

And it would seem that Meades’ future at Dons is safe for the time being as Callum Kennedy, the man who stepped into his injured shoes, has not been offered a new contract.

In the meantime, Meades was simply happy to get on the hallowed pitch and play his part in a famous day.

“It’s an unbelievable feeling – to think that six weeks ago I thought my season was over,” he said.

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“I have done everything I could to get back, so to play a part in the game was unbelievable, and the fact we won is incredible – it is definitely the best moment in my life.”

The former Bournemouth and Oxford United man, who spent much of the 2012-13 season on loan at the Dons before his permanent switch in 2015, added: “I did not know if I would get on.

“I have had a good season, but being out for six weeks meant my match fitness probably was not there.

“But I felt good, my ankle was feeling pretty good, and to play in front of something like 60,000 people was incredible.”

Prior to Lyle Taylor’s opener late in the second half, the play-off final had been a tight affair with Dons just edging the battle.

Meades said: “Lyle is a goal-scorer, that’s what he is all about – his goals this season have got us to Wembley and he has done well to get the goal.

“But it was not just him, everyone has played a massive part in the season, his goals have got the headlines, but from back to front it has been exceptional.”

He added: “I don’t think there was much between the teams, but I think we just believed more than them [Plymouth].

“In the first half they looked nervous, their big players did not turn up. We’ve got a lot of players who have experienced playing at Wembley, and that showed.”