Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard defended Milan van Ewijk after the full-back’s late error handed Sunderland a first-leg advantage in this Championship play-off.

Sunderland take a one goal advantage into Tuesday night’s second leg against Coventry City, via PA. Eliezer Mayenda scored a late winner as Sunderland flipped the form book on its head to beat Coventry 2-1 and steal a march in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.

Le Bris had sprung something of a surprise with his selection, dropping Chris Rigg to the bench and going with both Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda. When Le Bris confirmed in his pre-match interview with Sky Sports that he was playing two up front, supporters may have felt a mix of anxiety and excitement and what appeared an ultra-bold approach.