Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has shrugged off speculation over his job future.

Despite a posse of higher-profile managers having been linked with his job - Louis van Gaal was mentioned in dispatches before being appointed by Bayern Munich last week, while Steve McClaren and Martin Jol are among those who have also been touted as possible replacements - Sbragia is refusing to be deflected from his mission.

He said: "I actually don't read it. I'm not interested in that, to be honest with you.

"I am only concerned about Sunderland Football Club and what we have got to do. It's up to us, isn't it?"