Graham Souness

Yeah, they're playing with a bit of confidence now, a bit of belief, having three good results back-to-back.

They've still got it all to do, Ed, for me.

I think Sunderland right now look like the team that can stay out of the three.

Norwich, I think they're huffing and puffing a bit.

You know, that result that Sunderland got down there really punched them on the nose.

I think, although Newcastle, a mini-revival, it might be too little too late for them.

I think Sunderland are the team that have got the bit between their teeth.

Yeah, when you're down there, you just have to come up with a way to win games.

You don't have to dominate the ball, you don't have to play the best football, the most attractive football.

You know, and Sam has been round the course many, many times, and if you're not conceding goals...

You know, the confidence is not going out the window.

You're still playing with a bit of confidence throughout the team.

And I think...

That's what Sam's given him.

I expect this to happen earlier.

I think Sam expected it to happen earlier.

You know, because he's been there this season now and he's worked.

He's had a chance to work with these players.

Only got some new players in the window at Christmas time.

But, you know, to get a team playing where you're not conceding goals and you've got Jermaine Defoe, someone who can nick games for you, it gives you half a chance.