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Andrew Hankinson

Kevin Phillips warns of 'extremely tough test' after Sunderland's narrow first leg win in play-offs

Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips says Sunderland missed a chance to make the second leg of the play-offs comfortable and now face "an extremely tough test".

Sunderland beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in the first leg of the League One play-off semi-final last night. The winning goal was scored by Ross Stewart in the final moments of the first half.

Now Sunderland travel to Hillsborough for the second leg on Monday night, hoping to defend their slender lead. Phillips warned that players will have to "step up" if they are going to get to the final at Wembley.

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