JONATHAN Driscoll was not expected to live past his teenage years but now, aged 22, he's off to Wembley with his dad for the first time.

The Oxford United fan, who was diagnosed with the degenerative muscle condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was three, will have the best seat in the house alongside his dad Mike on Sunday.

The club surprised the Abingdon man with a signed shirt yesterday and fans organisation Supporters Direct have provided him with two tickets for Sunday in the Bobby Moore Suite.

Mike Driscoll, a season ticket holder since 1997 and regular at games since 1981, said it would be a special moment for him and his son.

He said: "Jonathan is one of the lucky ones. Originally we were told 19 was the upper limit but he's just turned 22.

"With Jonathan we are trying to give him the best life we can have with him and this is another high moment.

"He has never been to Wembley before and I have been both times before with Oxford United.

"It will be a great day – I just love being with him and spending time with him."

Duchenne MD is a condition that weakens the muscles gradually and many sufferers lose the ability to walk before their teenage years.

Jonathan, who spends several nights a year in the Helen & Douglas House hospice was surprised yesterday when midfielder Josh Ruffels presented him with a signed shirt.

The 22-year-old said: "I had no idea, I was on the Playstation when Josh came in. It was marvellous to see him, he's one of my favourite players and we had a nice chat.

"It's going to be a great day on Sunday and Oxford will win 4-1."

United midfielder Ruffels said: "It was good to spend time with Jon and his dad and also to talk with the staff at Helen and Douglas House, who do such a fantastic job; they all seem to be going to Wembley with us too, which is great to hear.

"Hopefully Jonathan has a fantastic day on Sunday."

Jonathan goes to Oxford United when he can but his dad Mike said the cold weather has limited his trips to the Kassam Stadium to a few a year at the start of each season.

Supporters Direct donated the tickets through Oxford United supporters group - OXVOX - and have made the Driscoll's Wembley dream come true.

Mike Driscoll, 58, said: "Staff at the hospice asked me if Jonathan liked football and I told them he goes to Oxford United and then told me I was in luck.

"When I told him he was so excited and he said yes straight away."

The father-of-three added: "We are so grateful to the club, OXVOX and Supporters Direct as well as the hospice."