Dorchester'S Andy Harris admits the prospect of facing Premiership champions Chelsea in his testimonial is a 'dream come true'.

The defender is hoping he is fit enough to line up against the Londoners on July 26 after an injury-hit couple of years at the Avenue Stadium.

And the former Sherborne Town star reckons having Jose Mourinho's side in town for his big night is the perfect way to mark his ten years with the Magpies.

The 31-year-old said: "When someone asked me a while ago who I wanted down for my testimonial I said any of the big Premiership sides, not really thinking it would happen.

"A while later I got chatting to my friend Andy Rolls, who is involved with Chelsea, about the possibility of getting them down.

"Then suddenly, out of the blue, the confirmation from Chelsea came though and to be honest, it's a dream come true.

"We've been told it will be a Chelsea XI side that will be coming but even so I'm sure they will play some well-known and

talented players.

"Whoever is on the park is sure to be top class because Chelsea only have the best.

"I'm chuffed to bits and I'm just hoping to get myself fit enough to play. It's been a difficult season for me with my injuries, breaking a foot and then damaging my cruciate ligament, but I'm determined to get back to fitness.

"I've already started my pre-season programme because I lost so much Football last season and I want to be fighting fit for what is really going to be a crunch season for me.

"With the Chelsea match confirmed, I've got another goal to aim for and I'm really looking forward to what should be a great night."

Dorchester's side against Chelsea is due to feature some former Magpie favourites who played with Harris including Roy O'Brien, Martyn Sullivan, Taffy Richardson and Matty Holmes.

Harris, who works as a greenkeeper at his father's golf course near Sherborne, says his ten years at the Avenue have flown by.

Determined

"I've had some great time and made some really good friends over the last few years," he said.

"The highlights have been winning the old Dr Martens Eastern Division a couple of seasons back and also playing at Wigan in the first round of the FA Cup.

"But there have also been a few lows as well when I've been injured because as a footballer all you want to do is get out there on the pitch.

"Football has been a big part of my life for the last 15 years and when you're out injured it is very hard to feel part of the club.

"But I'm determined to do well next season and try and force my way back into the team."

This will be Chelsea's second visit to the Avenue Stadium, the Blues provided the opposition for the Magpies, when the ground was officialy opened in 1992.