Cattermole says confidence the difference at Sunderland

Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole feels that a shift in confidence has seen he and his teammates play more freely from week to week.

The Black Cats have won five of eight since Martin O’Neill took over in December and Cattermole says that improvement in results has come because more confidence has been instilled in the players.

"Confidence is a massive part of any sport and at the moment we're seeing the lads going out and expressing themselves,” he said.

"They are trying things which are coming off when maybe they weren't at the start of the season.

"Everyone's enjoying themselves and when you get a run going it creates a lot of spirit.

"Football isn't all about flair, we're making blocks and tackles in our own penalty area; putting bodies on the line to keep goals out.

"That's as important as someone taking someone on - that kind of determination can take you far."

 

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