Outgoing Sunderland winger Tommy Watson's stunning final contribution in a Black Cats shirt means Regis Le Bris' side will join him in the Premier League next season

Tommy Watson says he got the Sunderland farewell he could have only ever dreamed of and hopes he's now remembered as a 'club legend'

After the dramatic late winner from Dan Ballard in the semi-final against Coventry City, Tommy Watson ensured his last kick as a Sunderland player in the fifth minute of stoppage time was to fire the Black Cats back into the top flight. Watson’s late winner at Wembley ahead of his summer move to Brighton added to Eliezer Mayenda’s equaliser.

Liverpool aces have responded to Tommy Watson's emotional message after the Sunderland youngster fired the Black Cats to the Premier League.

As they begin their long, jubilant return north, Sunderland fans will savour every moment of their Wembley triumph. Fretting about how well equipped their play-off heroes are for the brutal world of Premier League football can wait.