TONY MOWBRAY wants Sunderland to summon the spirit of Barcelona – as he puts his mini marvels up against Luton’s giants for a place in the play-off final at Wembley.
Mowbray’s side outplayed Luton with slick passing in the first leg, fielding 10 outfield players who were on average four inches per man shorter than the opposition, who they beat 2-1.
The Sunderland boss adapted tactics earlier in the season after losing target man Ross Stewart to injury and Ellis Simms being recalled by Everton.
That has meant a pint-sized front five of Amad Diallo, Patrick Roberts, Alex Pritchard, Jack Clarke and Joe Gelhardt playing in spaces and moving the ball well.
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