Dick Advocaat is confident that Sunderland's acquisitions in the transfer window will add a high level of competition to his squad.
Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat believes his squad is much stronger after a busy transfer window, but insists no player is guaranteed a place in his starting lineup.
Advocaat brought in eight new faces before last week's deadline, including former loanee Fabio Borini on a permanent deal from Liverpool and American international DeAndre Yedlin on loan from Tottenham.
And the Dutchman is confident that the squad is now competitive enough to put in improved performances as Sunderland aim to secure its first win of the Premier League season when Tottenham visits the Stadium of Light on Sunday.