Ricky Sbragia is set to remain in charge of Sunderland.

The Sun says the Black Cats are to stick with caretaker-boss Sbragia over Christmas.

Chairman Niall Quinn continues to plough through the applications for Roy Keane's successor with Gordon Strachan gaining favour in the Black Cats' boardroom. But no decision is expected this week.

Saturday's thrashing of West Brom showed the team is enjoying Sbragia's more relaxed approach.