The Championship playoff final at Wembley featuring Sunderland and Sheffield United has been dubbed the 'biggest game in English football'. With a staggering potential income of £200 million for the victor, Sheffield United enters as favorites after finishing the season significantly ahead of Sunderland. Despite their underdog status, Sunderland aims to rebound from successive relegations, emphasizing development of young talent. Notably, Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg represent the future for Sunderland under coach Regis Le Bris, who believes age does not determine readiness for high-pressure situations, indicating a belief in his squad's maturity.
"The players seem mature for this event. It’s not always a question of age, it’s a question of connection with the path."
"Should Sunderland win tomorrow, it would complete a long and arduous trek back to the top flight after successive relegations in 2017 and 2018."
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