'Mensah is our own Ledley King'
ON-LOAN defender John Mensah has been hailed as 'Sunderland's own Ledley King'.
The Lyon man has proved a tower of strength for the Black Cats in recent games after shaking off the injury problems which have blighted his time on Wearside to date.
Manager Steve Bruce revealed the 27-year-old Ghana international has to be handled carefully, and can only train fully at the end of the week as he attempts to nurse a niggling back problem.
But there is little doubt that when he is fit, Mensah is an imposing figure.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon said: "John's been unlucky with his injuries, but I think we are seeing the best of him now.
"He's put together a run of games, and does not need to do a great deal in training because he's a naturally very fit lad.
"He must be very fit to just come out and play games - he's our Ledley King.
"The management have been very careful with the work he does between games, and it's paying off because he's been a great influence."
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