Patrick Roberts on his 'crazy year', chance of first Wembley outing and Sunderland promotion aim

Patrick Roberts is ready to cap a 'crazy year' with his first outing at Wembley - but admits it would mean little unless he can help Sunderland win promotion. The January signing from Manchester City scored the injury-time goal at Hillsborough last week which secured an aggregate win over Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off semi-final, and set up Saturday's meeting with Wycombe Wanderers in the final.

Roberts endured a miserable first half of the season out on loan with French side Troyes where he made just one 14-minute appearance as a substitute back in September. So when Sunderland came in for him in January, he seized the opportunity with both hands and he could now end the campaign by playing at Wembley for the first time in his career.

But while that would be an achievement in itself, Roberts admits he will only enjoy it if Sunderland win on the day. "It's been a crazy year," he said.

"I can't really believe it's going to finish with a game at Wembley, to be honest. I look back to October or November, and I was sat in France, wondering what was going on.

"So, to get an opportunity like this, it's any footballer's dream. Ever since I was kid, I've dreamed of being involved in an occasion like this at Wembley.

"To get an opportunity to do it with a club like Sunderland is massive for me, but ultimately, it'll only be an enjoyable experience if we win the game."

He added: "I've never played at Wembley before. Normally, at this stage of the season, I've been scrapping down the other end of the table.

"It's nice to be doing something different for a change. It will be a first taste for me, but I've played in big games before so hopefully that's one thing I can bring to this team, that experience of playing in tough