Sunderland AFC news: Michael Beale discusses injuries, Netflix, Nazariy Rusyn and new signings

Sunderland are preparing for Saturday's Championship match against Plymouth Argyle - and head coach Michael Beale held his pre-match press conference today.

The Black Cats came from behind to draw 1-1 with Middlesbrough last weekend, with Nazariy Rusyn scoring a late equaliser at the Riverside. That result leaves Sunderland one point off a play-off place with 16 league games remaining this season.

Plymouth start the weekend 15th in the table following back-to-back league wins over Cardiff and Swansea, yet they were beaten 4-1 by Leeds in the FA Cup on Tuesday.

Here's what was said at the Academy of Light as Beale spoke to the media: