The brilliant story of the day as Sunderland finally win at Wembley - as Lynden Gooch's strike downs Tranmere Rovers
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The Black Cats hadn’t won at Wembley since 1973 but ended that long wait today after beating League Two Tranmere Rovers.
Lee Johnson’s side entered the game in a rich vein of form and are now unbeaten in nine games in all competitions.
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Hide AdAnd Sunderland were bolstered by the return of some key players from injury, although were without the likes of Dion Sanderson and Carl Winchester who were cup-tied and are were left sweating on Aiden O’Brien and Jordan Jones.
But in Tranmere they faced another in-form side and one who possess a number of talented individuals. Indeed, Keith Hill’s side have already sprung some shocks in the Papa John’s Trophy this term were targeting another at Wembley.
Our team were at the national stadium to bring you comprehensive coverage of the game throughout the day as Sunderland target a trophy.