Simon Grayson still believes Sunderland could still achieve promotion to the Championship this season.
This is despite the Black Cats' recent form and Grayson is optimistic Alex Neil can steady the ship ahead of a pivotal run-in as they look to secure a play-off place.
Sunderland stretched their winless run in League One to six matches with a 1-1 draw against Burton Albion on Tuesday night, as Ross Stewart's injury-time equaliser cancelled out Cameron Borthwick-Jackson's first-half strike.
