As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Di Canio angry with Sunderland players despite friendly win

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is angry with some of his players after their display against FC Midtjylland.

Adam Johnson's early winning goal was a rare highlight.

He said: "That was not the ­performance I wanted to see.

"I would have preferred to lose and see a better attitude and ­improvement in our play, rather than win and take a step back from our play in Hong Kong.

"I didn't enjoy it because I ­expected a bit more from some of my players.

"I have to make sure they change their mentality, otherwise we have a problem."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free