Phil Bardsley was proud to wear the Sunderland captain's armband for their defeat to Manchester United.

"I didn't find out until I discovered the captain's armband on my seat," he revealed.

"It was a nice little surprise. It's something you dream of when you are a kid. I don't know whether it was just because it was Man United or whether I'm now third in line.

"The dream double for me is for Sunderland to stay up and Man United to win the title. I'm a Salford boy and supported Man United as kid.

"As far as Sunderland goes, if we keep playing like that we will be fine."