Australia edge Jordan in warmup before World Cup playoff
MELBOURNE : Australia overhauled Jordan 2-1 in a friendly in Doha on Wednesday to bring winning form into their World Cup playoff against the United Arab Emirates next week.
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Sunderland defender Bailey Wright called up for Australia ahead of World Cup play-offs
Bailey Wright capped a fine domestic season with promotion back to the Championship and has been awarded with an international call-up for his fine vein of form. The Black Cats defender will be part of the Socceroos' 29-man squad ahead of their World Cup play-off qualifier against the United Arab Emirates on June 8.
Sunderland confirm plans to secure three player deals after promotion secured
Sunderland have confirmed that talks are taking place with Bailey Wright, Lynden Gooch and Patrick Roberts over new deals with the trio.
Sunderland offer three players new contracts as they confirm their retained list
Sunderland have offered three of their eight out-of-contract players new deals to remain on Wearside in the Championship next season. The Black Cats were afforded extra time to finalise their retained list due to their involvement in the League One play-offs, but they have now published the list and confirmed that academy product Lynden Gooch, ex-Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts, and Australia international centre-back Bailey Wright have been offered new terms.
Sunderland win at Wembley to seal Championship return
Sunderland sealed their return to the Sky Bet Championship as they beat Wycombe 2-0 in the League One play-off final.
Sunderland promoted to Championship after play-off final victory
Sunderland clinched promotion to the Championship with a 2-0 win against Wycombe in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Saturday.
Bailey Wright insists Sunderland aren't scared of play-off hoodoo
Bailey Wright says Sunderland's failure to get promoted via the play-offs on their previous six attempts "doesn’t mean anything" as he looked ahead to the Wembley final today.
Huge boost: Early SAFC Wembley team news emerges that'll leave supporters buzzing - opinion
Early Sunderland team news has emerged as they prepare to face Wycombe in the League One play-off final on Saturday…