Phil Smith has offered his verdict on Sunderland’s promotion chances after the 2-2 draw against Leeds United. Sunderland preserved their spot at the top of the Championship after clinching a last-gasp point against Leeds at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats wouldn’t have believed their luck when Illan Meslier’s incredible blunder saw Alan Browne score his first goal of the season following strikes from Chris Rigg, Joel Piroe and Junior Firpo. It was an exciting and pulsating encounter that saw Rigg surpass Jude Bellingham’s goal-per-game record at Birmingham City, with the 17-year-old starr…
