Sunderland midfielder Andy Reid is enjoying life on Wearside under new boss Steve Bruce. Bruce's side have enjoyed a good start to the campaign, currently lying in eighth position with 13 points, and Reid revealed confidence is seeping through the squad.

"I feel that everybody has a much clearer idea what is expected of them individually and as part of the team. The manager explains himself very well.

"His preparation is incredibly thorough and that is paying off. I am enjoying playing out on the left and don't really want to move into the middle to be honest.

"I am trying to nail down a spot and make it my own so I am concentrating on developing my game on the left side."