Sunderland's promotion momentum and sense of togetherness has continued into their Championship campaign - and Bailey Wright it can help them 'do something special' this season. The Black Cats lost just one game from mid-February until the end of the season to secure a League One play-off spot and ultimately promotion at Wembley last term.
And they have made an excellent start to life back in the second tier, sitting tenth in the table but just three points outside the play-off places with a little over a third of the season remaining. Sunderland are determined not to get carried away, but there is no hiding the sense of positivity and optimism within the squad.
"I think the momentum from last season and wanting to finish as high up the table as possible has continued for us this season," said Wright. "For sure it is a stronger division but we back ourselves.
