Mixed feelings for Le Bris after Watford draw

Sunderland have won nine and drawn six of their 15 Championship home games this season

It was mixed feelings for Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris as his side played out a 2-2 home draw with Watford.

The Black Cats lost ground on promotion rivals Leeds United and Burnley following their midweek wins, but they scrambled a point thanks to Dennis Cirkin's 89th minute goal to preserve their unbeaten home record.

But it was a second straight draw at home, having drawn with bottom side Plymouth Argyle at the Stadium of Light a fortnight ago.

"We started well and finished well, but I'm a bit disappointed," Le Bris told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"It wasn't a surprise the challenge we faced as this team has many powerful players. It suited perfectly with our own weaknesses and we were dominated one-v-one.

"After their second goal, we played to our strengths and it was more positive as it's not easy to change the dynamic of a game.

"Our second half was better with some subs and at the end, their goalkeeper was man-of-the-match, so we had chances to win."