Leeds players were left with their heads in their hands as they looked towards their No 1 as Sunderland celebrated a result that could prove to be priceless amid the battle for promotion. It was Alan Browne who was the one claiming the goal, with Irish midfielder's hopeful pass seeming as though it would float kindly into arms of Meslier.

A key Leeds figure has issued a message about Illan Meslier’s terrible goalkeeping blunder. Leeds United captain Pascal Struijk has issued a fresh six word message in a call for action with Illan Meslier after the keeper’s costly blunder at Sunderland.

Daniel Farke's side looked set to take all three points at the Stadium of Light - before Illan Meslier's 96th minute howler handed the hosts a share of the spoils