David Moyes was pleased with taking a point as Sunderland held Tottenham Hotspur to a 0-0 draw at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
The Black Cats had to endure Spurs' attacking onslaught but earned a point to keep themselves in 19th place, ahead of bottom-dwellers Hull City who take on Manchester united at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Midfielder Jack Rodwell was lucky to escape a red card after his scathing tackle off the ball on Mousa Dembele in the 33rd minute as the visitors dominated possession.
"It has to be a start. Look, I know how the other results have gone, so I am well aware of that.