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RICKY SBRAGIA succeeded where Roy Keane failed as Sunderland booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Keane fell at the first FA Cup hurdle in both seasons he was in charge of the Wearsiders, never making it past the third round.
But new boss Sbragia -- who was first-team coach under his predecessor--- is looking forward to this afternoon's draw after seeing off his old club Bolton at the Stadium of Light.
SUNDERLAND 0 WIGAN ATHLETIC 3
Sunderland crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of relegation rivals Wigan Athletic this afternoon.
The Black Cats turned in a shocking display as they were easily beaten at the Stadium of Light, with boss Roy Keane admitting he was 'ashamed' of his side's performance.
Wigan went in front in the 19th minute when they won a free-kick out on the right flank, midway inside the Sunderland half.
Josip Skoko floated the ball into the box and Paul Scharner took advantage of poor marking and indecision from Nyron Nosworthy and Paul McShane to nod home unchallenged from six yards out.
