Watch: Illan Meslier’s injury-time howler hands Sunderland dramatic draw with Leeds

Ireland international Alan Browne was the last Sunderland player to touch the ball as the bizarre goal handed his side a point. 
Watch: Illan Meslier’s injury-time howler hands Sunderland dramatic draw with Leeds

BIZARRE ENDING: Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier (centre) appears dejected after failing to keep out a cross from Sunderland's Alan Browne (not pictured) to give them a late equaliser during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light.

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Régis Le Bris remains very much a mentor to Illan Meslier after coaching the Leeds goalkeeper in Lorient’s academy in their native Brittany but, on the eve of kick-off here, Sunderland’s manager said that, for once, he hoped to see his former protege picking the ball out of the net.

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