Patrick Roberts says Sunderland can take inspiration from last season's achievements as they look to seal a play-off place on the final day of the season. The Black Cats went into the last day of last season knowing they had to at least match the result of either Portsmouth or Wycombe to be certain of a top six finish in League One, and their win at Morecambe meant they reached the play-offs under their own steam - and went on to win promotion at Wembley.
They face a tougher test this season in the Championship after dropping points at home against Watford on Saturday, meaning they must win at Preston next Monday and hope that at least one of two other results goes in their favour. But for Sunderland to have taken their play-off challenge to the last day in their first season back in the Championship is a tremendous achievement in itself.
"We did it last year and we'll do it this year - go right to the end and see what happens," said Roberts, whose stunning injury-time strike earned his side a 2-2 draw against the Hornets. "We've had a good season so hopefully it finishes in the right way.
