Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle after his side were beaten 3-0 at Coventry City.

“Coventry were good, very good. They were intense, with the ability to create chances though different ways,” he said.

“We were prepared for that tactically, but on the pitch it wasn’t possible because our intensity wasn’t high enough.

“We were not good in duels, to second balls and we had many turn-overs so we didn’t control anything.

“So it’s a bad afternoon, but at the same time it is a good reminder for us because this league is tough and we have strong opponents to face. It showed that when we are at that level we are punished.”