Watson had only been on the pitch since the 73rd minute when he was given room just outside the box to advance on goal and send a beautifully-placed finish into the bottom corner to secure the Black Cats a return to the top flight for the first time since 2017.

In his first season in charge, Le Bris revitalised a team that finished 16th last term and led them back to the top-flight after an eight-year absence.

Sunderland finished 16th in the division last season and a young side — on average they fielded the youngest team in the Championship this campaign — triumphed despite falling behind to Campbell’s strike at Wembley.

Sunderland pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship playoff final, with substitute Tom Watson netting a dramatic stoppage-time winner at Wembley on Saturday to secure their return to the Premier League.