Le Bris' call for passion inspires Sunderland win

Regis Le Bris has lost just four of his 30 games in charge of Sunderland

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says that his call for more passion provided the difference in the Tees-Wear derby.

With the score at 1-1, Le Bris told his players at half-time that they needed to up that to take control.

And thanks to a late winner courtesy of Ryan Giles' own goal, the Black Cats claimed a first derby double over Middlesbrough since the 1961/62 season.

"Middlesbrough started very well, playing really good football. We conceded many situations so we were a little bit lucky not to concede a second goal.

"We stayed in the game, but it tested our patience as maybe we were a bit sloppy in possession.

"At half-time, we spoke about character, about playing with more passion.

"It was an intense game against a strong team and we had to play with 101%, not 80 or 85 or 90. And second half, we did that and we played a bit more vertical."