Regis Le Bris has attempted to calm speculation and Sunderland plotting a move for former star Jordan Henderson. Henderson is the most successful graduate of the Academy of Light, initially breaking through with Sunderland before moving to Liverpool.

The Black Cats' boss Le Bris may want backing in the transfer market, but he will need the good results to continue.

Regis Le Bris was delighted with the way his Sunderland side handled two different versions of Hull City as they returned to the top of the table.

Sadly, that run was brutally ended by a serious knee problem in December, and the club have been reluctant to put a return date on him since, which is always a hint to the severity of an injury.ALSO READ: Sunderland deadline signing not close to debut,

Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris has outlined that he enjoys the “connection” at Sunderland between the players, staff, and the playing style they are developing. Daniel Wales reports.

AARON CONNOLLY is on the substitutes' bench for Sunderland's Championship game at Hull City this afternoon. Having scored three goals in two outings for the Under-21s during the international break, Connolly will hope to make his senior Black Cats debut against the side that released him at the start of the summer.

It's been a dream start at Sunderland for new coach Regis Le Bris, and he says he can feel something building on Wearside.