"Our fans are passionate and they deserve success like this. We aim to give them their reward for all the loyalty they have shown to this club over the years.

"Chelsea are a great side, but nothing is impossible. We will give it our best shot."

Pienaar added: "We have already beaten two of the top four to get to the final, Liverpool and then Manchester United, so why can’t we make it three by beating Chelsea?

"We have drawn with them twice already, so we really believe we can beat them this time.

"But we accept that this will be a difficult final. Chelsea are a tough side with good players in all positions, but we believe we can certainly match them in the final."

Pienaar has blossomed at Goodison Park into a clever creative player.

Brought up in the Ajax traditions in their South African academy before moving to the Dutch giants, Pienaar provides the silky skills to go with Everton’s renowned work rate.

He moved to Everton on loan from Borussia Dortmund before a £2m permanent move last season.

"It was difficult at the beginning (of the season). We were not giving the fans what they deserved. But through hard work and team spirit we have turned things around, fifth in the league and in the cup final.

"I have settled into the side now. Last season was totally different, I was on loan and had to prove myself. But now I have my contract and I feel a lot more settled about things.

"But the pressure is now that people expect more from me. But I am enjoying myself here and this is the best football I have played at Everton.

"I do feel extra responsibility. People say I have filled the role that was Mikel’s before he was injured. I am asked to be more creative.

"It is difficult to replace him, and really it is not only me. But I am improving with every game and hope that I can prove what I can do at Wembley.

"I love it here, this club is going forward. The manager is doing a good job, but everyone is. The chairman, everybody, and they all deserve this success."