Jack Ross praised his side's desire and application as they booked their place in the Checkatrade Trophy final.
Goals from Will Grigg and Lewis Morgan were enough for Sunderland to see off Bristol Rovers this evening at a rain-soaked Memorial Stadium.
Portsmouth now await in the final which will be played at Wembley on Sunday 31 March.
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