Sunderland star Defoe: It's an unbelievable feeling to stay up again

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe hailed the supporters after the Black Cats secured Premier League safety with a 3-0 drubbing of Everton tonight.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th May 2016, 21:13 BST

Updated 11th May 2016, 22:20 BST

The Stadium of Light was in fine voice tonight. Picture by Frank Reid

The Stadium of Light produced an incredible atmosphere to roar the Wearsiders home, with defenders Patrick van Aanholt and Lamine Kone (2) getting the goals.

A delighted Defoe told Sky Sports after the game: “The fans drive the teams on to win games, it is an unbelievable feeling to stay up again and I am delighted.

“If you look at the great teams over the years it is all about team spirit and togetherness, the main thing has been the team spirit.

“Tonight it was a case of being relaxed and not getting caught up in the occasion. The first goal settled us down.

“He (Sam Allardyce) has been there and done it, he is a top manager and away from the pitch he is a great man, we are all delighted.”

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