Dennis Cirkin struggled to put into words his feelings after helping secure Sunderland's promotion back to the Championship. The Black Cats left-back signed a three-year deal with the club last summer, arriving from Tottenham for an undisclosed fee.
He's been an ever present in Sunderland's back line this season and played the full 90 minutes at Wembley Stadium. "Honestly, it's unreal," he said. "My first season in professional football for me, it's unreal. I couldn't tell you the feeling it's amazing."
Cirkin said winning the play-off final was the highest point of his career and had no regrets over making the move to Wearside. "Even in the first place, making the move, to me Sunderland is my club now and obviously you put 100 per cent in every match, this is what it means," he said. "We've got where we wanted to be."
