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Sunderland hero Tommy Watson caught in on-air X-rated TV blunder after sealing Premier League return in dramatic play-off final in his final game for the club

Homegrown hero Tommy Watson couldn’t control his emotions after sending Sunderland into the Premier League on his final appearance for the club.

Nobody blamed the 19-year-old substitute – who is joining Brighton this summer – for swearing on live television after his 95th-minute winner ended The Black Cats eight-year exile from the top flight.

‘I can’t really put it into words to be honest. Look around, it’s f***ing unbelievable,’ he said as 40,000 Sunderland fans produced an ear-splitting noise at Wembley at the full-time whistle.

‘This story was written when I came off the bench.