'He could do it at Sunderland too' - Quest pundit names his pick for next Black Cats boss

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND- DECEMBER 10: Stephen Warnock of Wigan Athletic looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic at Villa Park on December 10, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Andrew Taylor was in charge as the Black Cats drew 1-1 with Burton Albion following Phil Parkinson’s dismissal last weekend.

A number of names have entered the frame, including Danny Cowley, Gus Poyet, Lee Johnson and Daniel Stendel.

Speaking on Quest, however, former Liverpool, Leeds United and Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock named Paul Cook as the man he believes can change Sunderland’s fortunes around.

“I think it’s a role that needs a strong figure, who’s been under pressure before and knows what it’s like to manage a big club,” the 36-year-old explained.

“You think of what he did at Portsmouth and Wigan, I think he could do it at Sunderland too.”

Cook and Warnock were briefly at Wigan together, albeit for a month following the latter’s departure in June 2017

Former Lincoln City and Huddersfield boss Cowley remains favourite with the bookies.