Enzo Le Fee's magic lit up the Stadium of Light to inspire Sunderland to an unforgettable 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar - and the Black Cats showed why they belong in Europe, writes CRAIG HOPE

Daily Mail - Sep 16, 2026

CRAIG HOPE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: For now at least, Enzo Le Fee is the reason Sunderland are playing, and winning, in the Europa League.

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