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Former Sunderland and Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is the latest to laud Regis Le Bris for what he has done on Wearside.

The 64-year-old, who recently departed Blackpool as manager, has also been in charge at the likes of Birmingham City, Hull City and Aston Villa among others, and knows a thing or two about management.

Sunderland defeated Chelsea 2-1 last weekend, meaning they have made their best start to a top-flight season in 67 years.

Bruce led the Black Cats to a top 10 finish during his time at the Stadium of Light, but left under a cloud amid acrimonious claims that he was never given a proper chance by fans because of his Newcastle roots.

Now, however, he is full of praise for the job Le Bris is doing with the newly-promoted side, particularly given how many new signings have been brought into the club in recent months.

Bruce said: “The aim was always to get 10 wins and six or seven draws to stay up in the Premier League, and Sunderland...