Sunderland should continue to do 'due diligence on all incoming players'
Sunderland boss Regis le Bris' efforts to ensure all of his first-team players have a "very strong bond" is "no mean achievement", says BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Barnes. If the Black Cats win their final fixture of the season and results elsewhere go in their favour, they could secure European football for next season, despite only winning promotion to the Premier League from the Championship last term. Speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle, Barnes said: "It is interesting to see the spirit in this team, especially considering what they have forged [in these past few campaigns].
"For example, Simon Adingra went out on loan earlier this season and you just got the impression he didn't fit into the culture. "There is obviously a very strong bond amongst the players, and I think the club will continue to do their due diligence on all incoming players to make sure they will integrate [into the current squad]. "Bearing in mind the number of countries that are represented in Sunderland's dressing room as well, being able to integrate everybody is no mean achievement.
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