BLACKBURN Rovers legend David Dunn is determined to round off his distinguished playing career by achieving his Wembley dream.

When the 35-year-old eventually hangs up his boots he will be able to look back on his achievements with justifiable pride.

After Worthington Cup victory and a promotion to the Premier League with his beloved Rovers, as well as a cherished England cap, Dunn has few regrets.

But the midfielder still has a burning desire to step out on to the hallowed Wembley turf for the first time.

And, after signing a one-year deal with League One outfit Oldham Athletic this week, he will have further chances to do that this season.

“I am looking forward to the challenge,” said Dunn, who still lives a stone’s throw away from Rovers’ Brockhall training base.

“I have had a lot of people with the opinion that you should not drop down.

“But when you are still as hungry as I am to play football, it is natural, you just do.

“I still feel I have got a few years left in me as a player and you are a long time retired so I want to play as many games as I can.

“I had offers from elsewhere, including something from overseas. Although the financial gains from going further afield are better, I have got a young family. My kids are settled in school, so it is not about myself any more, my family comes first.

“So I sat down with my wife and we felt Oldham was a good fit. I drove over there and it took me 35 minutes. It is not quite the 35 seconds (to Brockhall) that I am used to but it is still on my doorstep.

“And I am coming to a good side. It is quite young so I hope my experience can help in the dressing room and I will have a good effect on them.

“Before I retire I would love to get to Wembley and with certain trophies and the play-offs, I am hoping this may give me the chance to do that.”

After 59 goals and 378 appearances, Dunn called time on his Blackburn career in May.

He admits he felt he should have played more in what was his 14th and final season at the club.

“Towards the last six months of my career there, there were too many things I was not agreeing with,” said Dunn, who has not taken on any coaching responsibilities at Oldham.

“It was not that I was not happy with not being played, it was a case of not getting the opportunities to play.

“If I did not warrant a place, then I would have had no problem with that. But I felt I should have been playing.

“But that is football. We are all big boys, and we get on with it. I have not got a bad word to say about Blackburn Rovers.

“I loved every minute playing for the club but now it is all about looking forward to a new challenge in my career.”