Tony Mowbray admits he cannot coach a 'natural talent' like Patrick Roberts - aside from helping him get the best out of his innate ability. Former Manchester City forward Roberts has been one of the stars of Sunderland's season as the club has challenged for a play-off spot, and his brilliant injury-time equaliser against Watford last weekend was just the latest example of the flair he brings to the side.
Roberts is one of the players assigned to Mowbray to go through his in-game clips, but the Black Cats' head coach says there is little he can teach the 26-year-old when it comes to technique with the ball. However Mowbray says he does work with Roberts on other areas, such as his positioning, to improve his all-round game.
"It seems very natural to me, his talent," said Mowbray. "There's nothing I can coach into him when it comes to technique.
