League One to Europa League in four years - Sunderland defy odds
Sunderland's football team has achieved a remarkable rise from League One to the Europa League in just four years. Trai Hume, who joined the club for £200,000, played a crucial role in securing their spot in Europe by scoring against Chelsea. This journey has seen Sunderland ascend from the third tier to the Premier League and now to European competition.
- ▪Trai Hume joined Sunderland in January 2022 when they were in League One.
- ▪Sunderland secured their place in the Europa League by defeating Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season.
- ▪This marks Sunderland's return to European competition after 53 years.
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