BARNABY ROSTANT TAKES A LOOK AT SUNDERLAND'S REVIVAL AND THE IMPACT OF FRENCH BOSS REGIS LE BRIS

Championship frontrunners Sunderland are a world away from the club that suffered back-to-back relegations and endured a four-year spell in England’s third tier.
Those were dark days for the Black Cats, but now they are hitting back with a talented playing roster. Indeed, they have the youngest average starting XI age in the Championship this season.
Hungry, full of desire, committed and diligent spring to mind when describing Sunderland’s squad now and the sun seems to be finally shining again ...