'The biggest night of Le Bris' career'

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says the Black Cats' second-leg of their play-off tie against Coventry City will be the "biggest night" of boss Regis Le Bris' career.

Prior to heading to the north east of England, Le Bris' only other first-team management experience was two years with French side Lorient, guiding them to 10th in Ligue One during his first season but suffering relegation in his second.

"How could he not be excited? He's going to play in front of two full crowds," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"Coventry have got good support, we are going to have an amazing atmosphere at the Stadium of Light. It's just what you do the job for.

"Tuesday night at home, it's probably one of the biggest nights of his career."

However, BBC Radio Newcastle's Sunderland commentator Nick Barnes says that Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard will be leaning on his own big-game experiences - something Le Bris has less of.

As a player, Lampard made 106 appearances for England and won three Premier League titles with Chelsea, while as a head coach he took Derby County to the Championship play-offs in 2019 and has managed in the Champions League.

"Frank Lampard's a former England international and he's been in this situation how many times with England, with Chelsea, with whoever," Barnes said.

"Regis Le Bris has never been in this situation before as a manager and there's a psychology going on there in the dressing rooms.

"Frank Lampard will use that experience, without question."

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