Breen promises to make up for blunder

SUNDERLAND skipper Gary Breen has vowed to atone for the error at Wigan which cost his side a chance to open their Barclays Premiership account for the season.

The 31-year-old defender was the man who gave away the penalty just seconds into the game at the JJB Stadium which allowed Jason Roberts to fire the home side in front and ultimately, to their first three points in the top flight.

It also condemned Sunderland to a 19th successive Premiership defeat - dating back to their last appearance in this division two seasons ago - and a fourth this season, leaving them bottom of the table without a point.