Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has praised the Black Cats' defensive performance during their 1-0 win at West Brom on Saturday.
The former captain called the victory a "fantastic result" and a "great team performance" after his commentary on BBC Radio Newcastle.
"Anthony Patterson didn't have a great deal to do," Bennett said.
"He made a tremendous save in the second half late on where he's dived to his left-hand post to keep the ball out but overall you've got to say defensively we were excellent.
"You're putting your body on the line.