Sunderland boss Roy Keane admits this is the "happiest" he has been with his playing squad in his time on Wearside.

"We've got good options now and the competition for places is good. This is the happiest that I have been in terms of the squad since I've been at Sunderland," he said.

"We're all looking forward to the Fulham game - it seems like a long time since we have had a game. But it'll be tough, they've got a few players coming back from injury and they're a good side."