Wrexham's Ashfield hoping to make Wembley 'dream' a reality
Ashfield, 18, has made an impression for his hometown club in the competition this season, netting his first senior goal in the round of 16 during a 4-1 win over Port Vale.
"It was the best moment of my life scoring for the club I've loved and I've dreamed of it since I was young," he told BBC Sport Wales.
"Coming home and seeing my mum excited that I had scored and seeing my dad proud, it was a good moment."
Ashfield made his Wrexham debut in the same competition last season, coming in a 3-0 win at Crewe Alexandra.
He has built on that in this campaign, but still remembers his debut fondly.
"It was an exciting day to get on the pitch for my boyhood team," Ashfield said.
"It meant everything to me. It was my dream to come on for the team that I love and all my family support.
"They loved it as well, they go to all the games, so it was a very proud moment for us. I've been a Wrexham fan since I was a little kid, so it was amazing.
"It means everything to me. I love coming out and playing at the Racecourse when I can. I just want to keep working hard and see if I can get out there more.
"I'm very grateful [to Phil Parkinson]. He's a great manager and looks after the young lads. I'm just grateful for the opportunity to play for my club."
Standing between Wrexham and a place in the final are Peterborough United, who currently sit 20th in League One.
The Posh progressed through the last eight of the competition with a 3-2 victory over Cheltenham Town at London Road.
"It'll be a tough challenge," Ashfield added. "It's a semi-final, so both teams will be very up for it.
"We want to give our best on the pitch and see if we can get to Wembley.
"It'd be massive. Even the best footballers, some of them don't get to play at Wembley, so to do that in my first professional year would be unbelievable."
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