Experienced number two Simon Moore has backed Anthony Patterson to play at the very top level and says working with him at Sunderland has given him his hunger back for the game. A recent injury to Patterson means Moore has played in Sunderland's last four fixtures, where he has kept three clean sheets. Having worked with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale, Wojciech Szczesny and Dean Henderson in his lengthy career, Moore says Patterson has all the attributes to go to the very top.
STRONG MINDSET
"It's his mindset, so strong. Nothing really bothers him and he's very talented. He can go as far as he wants and it's my job to help with that. Patto is right up there [with keepers I've worked with]. I've followed him for a while even before I came here watching the Championship and he's class, he pulls off some unbelievable saves."
BALL AT FEET
"He's underrated with the ball at his feet as well, calm and composed. His handling is excellent, he can without a shadow of a doubt play at the top. I'm enjoying working with him."
HUNGER IS BACK
"I feel like I've already improved working with him. The training is really good and even at 34 I feel like I've improved since I came here, it just goes to show that you never stop learning. I think coming up here has just given me that hunger again, I've got the bit between my teeth and I've really enjoyed it."
PLAYING/COACHING
"I want us to do well, if I can help any of the boys with all the seasons I've been in the game and the experience I've gained, then I've done my job. Coaching is definitely something I want to go into but at the moment I'm playing, have kept some clean sheets... I'll think about that when the time comes."
