It’s a year to the day since Sunderland ended their Wembley hoodoo to win the Papa John’s Trophy by beating Tranmere Rovers in the final – and a lot has changed since then.
The Black Cats won the match, which was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions, 1-0 as Lynden Gooch scored the winner.
Several Sunderland players who played that day are no longer at the club, while former head coach Lee Johnson has also left Wearside.
Here are the players who started at Wembley, as well as those who came off the bench, and a look at where they are now.
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Here are the players who started at Wembley, as well as those who came off the bench, and a look at where they are now.
9. LW: Aiden McGeady
McGeady joined SPL side Hibernian after leaving Sunderland in 2022, yet his spell at Easter Road was blighted by injuries. The winger, now 37, then signed a two-year contract at Scottish Championship club Ayr United last summer, where he’s made 14 league appearances. Photo: JPI Media
Gooch left Sunderland after over a decade at the club last summer, when he joined Stoke City on a two-year deal. The 28-year-old has made 30 Championship appearances for the Potters in multiple positions this term. Photo: JPI Media
After suffering a cardiac arrest while training with Wigan in November 2021, Wyke returned to action at the start of last season. Now 31, the striker signed for Rotherham on loan in January and has made seven Championship appearances for the Millers. Photo: National World
McLaughlin spent half a season at Fleetwood in League One, after leaving Sunderland in 2021. The defender then retired from football and works as an emerging talent scouting manager for the City Football Group. Photo: JPI Media