Sunderland want THREE new faces plus Wembley dreams: Jack Ross provides pre-Manchester City updates

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Jack Ross faced the press ahead of Sunderland's Checkatrade Trophy clash with Manchester City - and there was no shortage of key updates.

The Black Cats are now just two games away from Wembley and, while a trip to the national stadium is an appealing prospect, Jack Ross knows his side will have to navigate a 'difficult' task against the Citizens' under-21 side tomorrow evening. As well as previewing the quarter-final clash, Ross spoke out on Will Grigg and the club's transfer plans with the window set to shut in ten days' time. Scroll down and click through the pages for the key talking points from Sunderland's press conference:

Jack Ross has provided key updates ahead of Sunderland's clash with Manchester Cityplaceholder image
Jack Ross has provided key updates ahead of Sunderland's clash with Manchester City
"Saturday was the sorest one to take because of the performance level. We didn't play well. I am seeking perfection here, but we are not there yet."placeholder image
"Saturday was the sorest one to take because of the performance level. We didn't play well. I am seeking perfection here, but we are not there yet."
"They are different games to prepare for. There is a little bit more consistency in terms of how these U21 teams play, they are being taught in a way to play week in, week out."placeholder image
"They are different games to prepare for. There is a little bit more consistency in terms of how these U21 teams play, they are being taught in a way to play week in, week out."
"Once we had managed to beat Newcastle, we knew we would have a midweek game. There was a lot of debate around but I wasn't too aware of that. It was always scheduled for midweek."placeholder image
"Once we had managed to beat Newcastle, we knew we would have a midweek game. There was a lot of debate around but I wasn't too aware of that. It was always scheduled for midweek."
Related topics:Jack RossSunderlandWembleyBlack CatsWill Grigg
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