Andy Murray is standing on the brink of history as he bids to become the first British man to lift the Wimbledon singles trophy in 76 years.

The 25-year-old takes on six-time champion Roger Federer on Centre Court later, with the nation willing him to win.
Murray is the first Briton to reach the men's singles final in 74 years, and is hoping to become the first British male to take the title since Fred Perry in 1936.

He will be hoping to echo the performance of compatriot Jonny Marray, who on Saturday night became the first British man to win the Wimbledon men's doubles tournament in the same amount of time - 76 years - after his victory with partner Freddie Nielsen.

The 31-year-old said he could not believe his historic victory, and wanted to "cherish every moment".

Marray was the first British person to reach the final of the men's doubles since Bobby Wilson and Mike Davies did so in 1960. The last time a Briton won in the men's doubles event was also in 1936.

He said he believed Murray had watched the match, adding: "He follows how all the guys do. We're friends and everything. I'm sure he was watching it. If it gives him any kind of inspirational help, I'm sure it would be good."

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Murray in full swing

He said he hoped the Scot could find success in his match, and added: "Obviously everyone's hoping for him to win. He's come so close in a lot of Grand Slams so many times before. He's working hard and he's right at the top of his game. I don't see why he can't."

Good luck wishes have been pouring in for Murray, who is expected to be watched by the Duchess of Cambridge, Prime Minister David Cameron, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and David and Victoria Beckham.

The Scot was practising for the final at SW19 on Saturday with coach Ivan Lendl, hitting with fellow Briton Oli Golding.

Meanwhile his mother Judy Murray revealed she had received a message from Mr Cameron, writing on Twitter: "Its not every day u get an email from the Prime Minister. Just saying."

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  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts while holding his runners up trophy after being defeated in his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain holds up the runners up trophy after being defeated in his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates with the trophy after winning the men's singles final against Andy Murray of Britain at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates beating Great Britain's Andy Murray during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Switzerland's Roger Federer falls to the

    Switzerland's Roger Federer falls to the floor in celebration after his men's singles final victory over Britain's Andy Murray on day 13 of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2012. Federer won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates match point during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates match point during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • Switzerland's Roger Federer falls to his

    Switzerland's Roger Federer falls to his knees in celebration after his men's singles final victory over Britain's Andy Murray on day 13 of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2012. Federer won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray (left) and Switzerland's Roger Federer walk out for their Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Switzerland's Roger Federer and Great Britain's Andy Murray (right) pose before their Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a shot to Andy Murray of Britain during the men's final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a shot to Andy Murray of Britain during the men's final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • Andy Murray of Britain plays a shot to Roger Federer of Switzerland during the men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a shot to Andy Murray of Britain during the men's final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • David Beckham, center left, his wife Victoria Beckham, center right, and retired tennis player Rod Laver, front left, wait for the start of the men's singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Murray of Britain at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, right, and her sister Pippa Middleton, left, applaud before the start of the men's singles final between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Murray of Britain at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Fans on Murray Mount as Great Britain's Andy Murray plays Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain in action during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Fans watch on Murray Mount as Great Britain's Andy Murray plays Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning the first set from Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Singles Final

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain returns a shot during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Groundstaff cover the court after rain stops play in the final between Great Britain's Andy Murray and Switzerland's Roger Federer during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray walks off as rain starts to fall on Centre Court in his match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in their Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Tennis fans stay in their spots during a torrential rain storm during the third set on 'Murray Mount,' on the final day at Wimbledon, on July 8, 2012 in London, England. Andy Murray is the first British man to reach the finals since 1938, and will take on six time champion Roger Federer. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

  • Crowds on 'Murray Mount' watch the men's

    Crowds on 'Murray Mount' watch the men's singles final match between Britain's Andy Murray and Switzerland's Roger Federer on a big screen on day 13 of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/GettyImages)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray gestures during his match against Switzerland's Roger Federer

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray reacts in his match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray falls in his match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray reacts in his match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in the Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain shows his dejection during his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

  • Roger Federer of Switzerland, back, is congratulated by Andy Murray of Britain after winning the men's singles final against at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Thirteen

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts while holding his runners up trophy after being defeated in his Gentlemen's Singles final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears wipes her eyes after the Men's Singles Final during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Thirteen - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Kim Sears (far right) and Andy Murray's coaching team, including Ivan Lendl (left) during day thirteen of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.