Connor Roberts pulled on a Burnley shirt for the first time in over a year as Burnley Under-21s beat Sunderland to lift the Premier League Cup.

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The Welshman played the first 45 minutes at the Stadium of Light as Andy Farrell’s side emerged 2-1 victors.

It was the first time the defender had performed since the final day of the 2024/25 campaign.

Roberts has missed the entirety of the season for the first-team, having suffered an Achilles injury during pre-season.

The 30-year-old’s return has been delayed on more than once occasion, with the right-back suffering subsequent hamstring and dead leg complications.

It now remains to be seen whether Roberts will be available for Monday night’s trip to Arsenal or the final day home game against Wolves.

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Connor Roberts made his long-awaited return from injury. Picture: Kevin Hayden Photography

He did his bit as Burnley’s Under-21 side claimed a piece of silverware with a hard-fought victory over the Black Cats.

Ellis Clark gave the visitors the lead on the stroke of half-time on Wearside, before Kian McMahon-Brown doubled Burnley’s tally with an impressive strike shortly after the interval.

Sunderland halved the deficit in the 72nd minute, ensuring a nervy finish which saw the hosts hit the woodwork on two occasions.

But the young Clarets held firm to claim the victory.

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