Sunderland defended Bailey Wright was overjoyed to prove doubters wrong as his Australia side booked their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Successfully overcoming Peru via a dramatic penalty shootout on Monday evening, the Socceroos will now join France, Tunisia and Denmark in Group D.
Wright, 29, has enjoyed a superb last few months, of course recently enjoying promotion with the Black Cats to the Championship just a few short weeks ago.
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Following the news yesterday evening, Sunderland fans have taken to social media to react to the former Preston man's achievements, with keen on-watchers tuning in to see how the defender fared.
Wright is of course under contract with the club until August of this year, with conversations now said to be taking place as to whether or not the 29-year-old will further extend his stay at the Stadium of the Light.
@EthanSmith1717 wrote: "What a few weeks it has been for him! All that's left Is for him to sign the contract."
@ColdwellAnn posted: "Top man Bailey. Congratulations, we will be right behind you at the World Cup."
@TerryHobkirk added: "What a man. Now sign the contract and have a nice well deserved holiday please."
@_andyapple5_ tweeted: "Imperative we keep Bailey next season and please make him captain."
@dodge_22 said: "The absolute boy is off to the World Cup."
and finally, @RobMc151 wrote: "My man! What a season!"
