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Loads of Sunderland fans have been reflecting on their Checkatrade Trophy success, as the Black Cats secured a spot to take on Portsmouth at Wembley later this month.
Sunderland cruised past Bristol Rovers 2-0 on Tuesday night, courtesy of goals from Will Grigg and Lewis Morgan.
The Black Cats endured a run of bore draws in the league through January and February, but have now won four games on the bounce in all competitions.
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They have kept clean sheets in their last three games, and that is due mainly to the fact that the midfield is completely bossing matches at the moment, with Grant Leadbitter, Lee Cattermole and Max Power all in top form.
Tuesday was no different, as Power and Leadbitter ran the show from the middle of the park, with Power’s drive and invention proving the difference in the tie.
The 25 year-old found Grigg for the opener with a delightful pass through the defensive lines, and fans are full of praise for his performance.
Power has prompted plenty of controversy this season, picking up a remarkable three red cards very early on in his Sunderland career, though that didn’t stop Jack Ross making his loan move into a permanent transfer in January.
The ex-Wigan ace has bounced back in a big way from his tough start, and the Twitter reactions down below loved his performance on Tuesday…