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Sunderland boss Keane relishing Premiership challenge

Sunderland boss Roy Keane says he's ready for the challenge of locking horns with the country's top managers.

He said: "I am relishing the challenge. I enjoyed my relationship with Championship managers.

"Having a drink after the game helped you see a different side to them.

"But the Premier League is more lethal. It won't be that friendly.

"Will people want my scalp? You will have to ask them, but I want to upstage all of them.

"Hopefully we will upset a few of them. I know that when we lose, I get upset.

"I love the intensity. You need an edge. There is more responsibility on my shoulders now, it is different to being a player.

"The mental side is massive. Sunderland before went up not believing they are there on merit.

"We respect our opponents but we won't be in awe of any team. I will make sure my players are all ready for it."

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