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'I'm just so glad I got to be part of it' - Cirkin

Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin has expressed his joy at being part of the Black Cats' promotion to the Premier League.

Regis Le Bris' side beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final thanks to Tommy Watson's 95th-minute winner.

After the trophy lift and celebrations, left-back Cirkin returned to the Wembley pitch to reflect on his success.

"I've been here before and it's special," he told BBC Radio Newcastle. "It's really, really special, to take it all in and think about the whole season.

"On a personal note, it's been a tough season off and on the pitch, highs and lows, but there's one job that we had in mind and one purpose and that was the Premier League.