Sunderland boss David Moyes says he didn't think twice about selecting Jermain Defoe for their FA Cup stalemate with Burnley.

Many had expected Defoe to be rested ahead of a pivotal month of Premier League action for Sunderland, but he led the line in what was a strong Black Cats XI.

Moyes said: “It was easy because I want to get through.

“If I didn't [pick him] people would have said 'why didn't you play him?'"