If you thought that it was only Chelsea or Everton that were going to get their hands on the FA Cup this week then think again!

FA Cup sponsor E.ON has applied the latest military technology – known as Augmented Reality – to the oldest domestic cup competition in the world. Bringing a modern twist to The FA Cup Final, it is giving potentially millions of fans the chance to see themselves lift the historic trophy!

The technology will be used to ‘transport’ people from sitting in front of their computer screen and into Wembley stadium to lift The FA Cup!

From 25th May people ‘lifting’ The FA Cup will also be able to record themselves within a mini post-match interview introduced by ITV football commentator, Clive Tyldsley. Once the clip has been recorded, fans will be able to send the video of themselves clutching the trophy to family and friends via email.

Phil Boas, Head of Sponsorship and Events at E.ON, adds: “To touch the FA Cup is a dream for millions of people. This technology, while perhaps not quite requiring you to go out and buy the silver polish, will get you a lot closer to the trophy than one team will this Saturday afternoon.”