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DAN EYES MORE WILD SCENES

- Simon Cass

SUNDERLAND hero Dan Ballard insists the Black Cats can upset the odds at Wembley and secure a return to the top flight.

Ballard’s header in the 122nd minute against Coventry booked Sunderland's place in Saturday's play-off final against Sheffield United, sparking wild scenes at the Stadium of Light.

‘And the defender insisted surviving the nerve-jangling semi-final against Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues proves they can handle the pressure of a game estimated to be worth £220million.