
Sunderland's Wilson Isidor missed two penalties at Burnley last season _(Image: Mike Egerton)_
SHOULD Sunderland get a penalty at Burnley today, Regis Le Bris knows who will be stepping up to take it.
But the head coach was unwilling to reveal the identity of the man who will be tasked with ending the [Black Cats](http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland)' rotten run from the spot.
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It was at Turf Moor last season, of course, that Wilson Isidor missed two late spot-kicks in what was the most dramatic ending to the 0-0 draw between the sides.
James Trafford, the goalkeeper who superbly twice denied Isidor, has since moved on to Manchester City, and it'll be ex-Newcastle man Martin Dubravka who is tasked with keeping Sunderland out this afternoon.
Isidor got off to the best possible start last week when he scored from the bench in the impressive 3-0 win over West Ham.
And the striker showed his strength of character last season when he responded to that Burnley double penalty miss - which he described as the "worst day of his life" - with four goals in his next six games.
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Isidor is not one to lack confidence, but Le Bris still ensured the striker had an arm around his shoulder after his Turf Moor nightmare.
"For footballers, and especially in these positions like the strikers and the goalkeepers, they are really expensive. And when something is going wrong, the criticism is always really focused," said the head coach.
"For us, as a club, as a manager, as a coaching staff, even people around, we have to understand that these positions are really strong and difficult to play.
"So support is really important. Confidence and support. We need it with our strikers and we'll keep going because we know that is really important.
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"And when they feel it and they are good people, they'll give their maximum and we enjoy their goals and the way they can help the team to win games."
Le Bris added: "Now it's a new story and players at that level need to bounce back. It's always the case.
"Football is unpredictable and I repeat, it will be a new story. And I don't know if he missed these two penalties or the goalkeeper made two brilliant saves, which I think was the case.
"This goalkeeper left, so it won't be the same story. And for Wilson, he made a good start, scored last week, so he's in a good spirit."
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Isidor may well be in good spirits, but the striker might have to once again settle for a spot on the bench today, with Eliezer Mayenda, who also hit the net against the Hammers, likely to keep his place in the side.
Le Bris, however, loves the competition between the pair and was delighted to see both on target last weekend.
He said: "It's like a reward for them because they worked really well during this first part of the season. It's a new story and you have to reset and they did really well.
"Wilson had a small injury so didn't train the full pre season but was ready for the first fixture. So I'm happy with them."
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What, then, if Sunderland get another penalty at Turf Moor today?
Patrick Roberts missed from the spot before Isidor's spurned opportunities at Turf Moor last season, then Luke O'Nien failed to convert against Millwall at the back end of the campaign.
And Sunderland's fortunes didn't change in the summer, with Eliezer Mayenda missing at Augsburg.
So is there now an established penalty taker?
"Yes," said Le Bris, "but it will be a surprise for you."
Sunderland finished 24 points behind Burnley last season, but head for Turf Moor today full of confidence after their West Ham win.
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Le Bris said: “It is always a different story. They (Burnley) enjoyed a really strong last year. They were really consistent and strong to beat.
“They conceded few goals and they were always well-organised. They still have many threats to score goals. Against Tottenham, they changed their system so they might change it again or keep the same one."