Charlie Wyke discusses his form, Sunderland's start to the season and looks ahead to Portsmouth

The Black Cats have extended their unbeaten run in the league courtesy of victories over Swindon and Crewe in the last week, with Wyke playing a key role in both triumphs.

He netted at the County Ground and impressed with his hold-up play and pressing against the Railwaymen, and is looking notably sharper than he has done in previous seasons.

That, says Wyke, is down to completing a full pre-season.

When asked about his own fitness levels, the striker told safc.com: "Good. I’ve done a full pre-season for the first time in two or three years and I’m feeling good, feeling fit and I hope it continues.”

Wyke has also praised his teammates who, while keeping a fifth consecutive league clean sheet, also put in one of their best attacking performances of the term.

"When you’re keeping clean sheets it gives you a good base to go forward,” added the former Middlesbrough man.

"We are disappointed that we didn’t add to the goals, but in the end it’s another three points.

"We've been working hard on our team shape off the ball,” he continued.

"Even when we get the ball everyone is working hard and it’s working hard.”

And with another big game quickly emerging on the horizon, Wyke is hoping Sunderland can continue their momentum.

"There’s a lot of games coming up,” he said.

"Portsmouth is always a good game so we’re looking forward to it. We just need to rest now and give it what we’ve got on Saturday.”

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