Andy Reid is refusing to be carried away with Sunderland's encouraging start under new boss Steve Bruce. The Black Cats midfielder played a key role in the 4-1 home victory over Hull, and they now sit in the top half of the table.

Asked about the club's ambitions for the campaign, the 27-year-old Irishman said: "There is no point saying we are going to finish here, we are going to finish there because you just put yourself there to be shot at.

"We will go about it as best we can, we will give everything we can in every game.

"One thing the fans did see out there aside from quality, they saw loads of tackles and commitment.

"That's what they demand and that's what we will give them."