Sunderland striker Darren Bent praises team-mate Steed Malbranque for his role in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Bolton.

On-loan Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy thanks manager Roy Keane for playing him up front.

Darren Bent scored his first Sunderland hat-trick and Fraizer Campbell ended his long wait for a first Premier League goal for the club to end a run of 14 winless games.

Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing Darren Bent fire Sunderland to a first Barclays Premier League win of 2010.

Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones believes his team will have to forget about
the growing threat of relegation against Bolton.

Steve Bruce has warned his Sunderland defenders will have to be on top of their game to cope with the significant threat of Bolton striker Kevin Davies on Tuesday night.

Kieran Richardson and Lee Cattermole are both struggling to be fit for Sunderland’s crucial clash with Bolton tonight.

Kieran Richardson and Lee Cattermole are both struggling to be fit for Sunderland’s crucial clash with Bolton tonight.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is facing yet another injury crisis with four midfielders doubtful for Tuesday night’s crucial Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton.

Chairman Niall Quinn says Sunderland will give Steve Bruce the opportunity to turn things around at the Stadium of Light.