Sunderland boss Simon Grayson has lauded his side's mental strength following the Wearsiders' 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday night at Hillsborough.
The Black Cats started brightly and took an early lead thanks to George Honeyman capitalising on poor goalkeeping from Kieran Westwood, allowing the 22-year-old to lash the ball home from 15 yards through a crowd of defenders.
But the North East side were pegged back midway through the second-half courtesy of a 30-yard wonder strike from Owls midfielder David Jones, who gave Sunderland goalkeeper Jason Steele no chance.
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The hosts continued to squeeze the former Premier League side, coming close on numerous occasions, including striker Jordan Rhodes hitting the woodwork, but the visitors stood firm defensively and Grayson was left thrilled with his side's determination and mental strength.