Tony Mowbray has been appointed as the manager of Sunderland.

Mowbray, who left Blackburn Rovers in May, replaces Alex Neil in the dugout after the Scotsman moved to Stoke City.

And Mowbray is expecting to experience a similar rebuild at the Stadium of Light to the one he conducted with Blackburn.

Speaking to the club website, Mowbray said: "I grew up in the North East and I always remember my experiences at Roker Park with great fondness – the emotion, passion and size of Sunderland AFC.

"This is a huge opportunity to continue the good work that has taken place over the past two years and I hope the supporters can see that this football club is on its way back.

"It is a journey – I've just come from Blackburn Rovers and like here, it was a rebuilding process – but we want to win and we will be aggressive.

"The players must understand what they are fighting for because they are the standard-bearers for the city and win, lose or draw, we must ensure those who come to watch us see a team that gives everything in every game."