Missed penalties are behind me now - Isidor

Wilson Isidor celebrating scoring in Sunderland's 2-2 draw with PlymouthImage source, Rex Features
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Wilson Isidor has scored nine goals for Sunderland in the Championship this season

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Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor is not thinking about his recent disappointments.

The 24-year-old missed two late penalties in a goalless draw at Burnley earlier this month and then had a goal controversially disallowed at Derby last Tuesday.

Isidor returned to the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Plymouth Argyle.

"It was a tough week, it didn't start well but I'm only thinking about the present, not the past," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"I showed character on the (second) penalty but my team-mates also pushed me to say 'you take it.'

"I wanted to take it and that was life - I missed - I will miss again in my life, I will score lots but I'm not frustrated about that, it's behind me now and I'm focused on the future."

Isidor also confirmed he will remain on penalty duties for the Black Cats.

The Frenchman's strike against Plymouth was his ninth league goal of the season and he has been keen to thank head coach Regis Le Bris for his support.

"The coach and me have a good relationship, he's pushing me every day to progress and get better," Isidor added.

"He helped me a lot after what happened at Burnley and all the staff and players as well and that's what's pushing me to react quick and forget about what has happened in the past."