Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole admits on current form they deserve relegation.

The midfielder has outlined his frustration as their latest relegation battle ends in defeat.

Cattermole said: “It is difficult for the manager to come and speak to us after watching from the sidelines when there is not a lot wrong other than that final bit of quality.

“And, if we are not good enough, and over the season we have proven we haven't been.

“We have to carry ourselves in the right manner and pick ourselves up and give our best in training. You can see the lack of confidence.

“We don't feel sorry for ourselves. That is not something we can do. Football gives you nothing, you have to earn it."