Alex Pritchard insists Sunderland will give it their all at Kenilworth Road as they look to build on their play-off win against Luton Town and book a place in the final at Wembley. The Black Cats hold a precious - if slender - lead in the two-legged tie after coming from behind to win 2-1 against the Hatters at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
But Tony Mowbray's injury-hit side has another tough game ahead of them tomorrow in the return fixture, although the chance of another trip to Wembley 12 months after last season's League One play-off final win underneath the arch is a mouthwatering prospect. First, though, they must go to Luton and finish the job, and Pritchard knows that will not be easy against a side that finished third in the table, three places and 11 points above the Black Cats.
"They are a brilliant team," said Pritchard, who was part of the Sunderland side that beat Wycombe in the League One play-off final last year. "They finished third in the Championship and were in the play-offs last year.