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Matty Hewitt

Patrick Roberts coy on Sunderland future but takes pride in promotion to Championship

Patrick Roberts insisted he would enjoy the moment after Sunderland secured promotion back to the Championship following a four-year stint in League One. The Black Cats winger signed a short-term deal with the club in January but has played a key part in their revival since the transfer window closed.

The former Manchester City prospect scored the vital goal in the second-leg of the play-off semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday and was a major threat in the final against Wycombe. For all the hype around Roberts when he was younger, he's been unable to break into the Man City First Team and now calls Sunderland home.

The 25-year-old said he'd wait and see what the next few weeks hold for himself but was full of praise for Alex Neil at the full-time whistle. "I've no idea to be honest, that's for the next few weeks," he said. "I'll just enjoy tonight and do whatever I can see what happens. We'll have a few drinks and a lot of partying. You've got to enjoy these moments. I think Sunderland fans will enjoy theirs more."

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