Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett mentioned Regis Le Bris' aspect accumulating three factors of their Europa League opener towards AZ Alkmaar is "improbable" however they "must put their capturing boots on" for future video games.
The Black Cats dominated their opponents by way of pictures and pictures on course however wanted a second-half Enzo Le Fe penalty to interrupt the impasse in entrance of a vociferous residence crowd at The Stadium of Mild.
"That they had possibilities to attain earlier than however it's a studying curve for Sunderland in Europe," Bennett advised BBC Radio Newcastle post-match.
"We created alternatives and it’s a must to say we should always have scored two or three targets. However, total, it was an excellent efficiency. They are going to get higher.
"What extra are you able to ask for within the first sport? Clear sheet, you get a win, you progress on and there may be one other large sport on Sunday.
"Getting three factors on the board is improbable – an excellent begin to the European marketing campaign.
"After we wanted to defend, we did. We put our bodies on the road when referred to as upon and [Robin] Roefs made a few good saves.
"It's been a improbable event and the win simply places the icing on the cake. The efficiency was good, we now must mud ourselves off for Sunday.
"However, they should put their capturing boots on. That's for positive."
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