Sunderland boss David Moyes defended his team selection for their 0-0 draw with Burnley.
Moyes has been criticised for his selection on Saturday, with Didier Ndong surprisingly dropping to the bench as Jack Rodwell returned to the starting line-up.
It left the midfield looking very one-paced, but the manager confirmed that it was a tactical decision to try to combat Burnley's tenacious midfield.
Moyes said: “I decided I wanted Jack and Gibbo together. I thought the game might suit more Britishness in the middle of the pitch.
“I just felt I would go with that in the middle and the two boys up front.