Sunderland won at Wembley for the first time in almost 50 years as they beat Tranmere Rovers to claim their first EFL Trophy.
A final of few chances was brought to life by Lynden Gooch's second-half goal, the USA international finishing calmly from 18 yards after Aiden McGeady's excellent pass put him through.
Conor McLaughlin almost wrapped it up for the Black Cats when his looping header was tipped onto the bar by Scott Davies with 15 minutes left.
The win was Sunderland's first victory at Wembley since they famously shocked Leeds United 1-0 in the 1973 FA Cup final as a Second Division side, going on to lose eight times since.