The last word...

SUNDERLAND deserve some luck after several turbulent years. The League One play-offs are the moment for the tide to turn.

Lee Johnson’s side have had a poor end to the season, stumbling over the line with five injured centrebacks and a crisis of confidence.

Johnson has backed himself and his players to use 10 days’ prep on the training ground to find a way to beat Lincoln this week and triumph at Wembley in the final.