Sunderland boss Roy Keane has revealed his players are working with sports psychologist Bill Beswick.

Beswick, who was a favoured ally of former Middlesbrough and England boss Steve McClaren, has spoken to the squad on several occasions as part of a wider programme.

Keane said: "We have had different people in since I got the job. We are open minded.

"Bill has been in once or twice and we have had Steve Smith, the high-jumper - he came in and gave a talk.

"We try different things on different occasions. I am very open minded. We are always looking to bring people in we think can help the players.

"Sometimes it is just a case of getting out of the box and trying to think a bit differently to the others."