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'Sunderland still believe but top two is a big ask'

Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says that ending the season in an automatic promotion spot will be asking a lot of the young Black Cats squad.

"You can tell that they have that outside thought that they can break into the top two, but it will be a big ask from where they are at the moment," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.

Sunderland are currently eight points behind second-placed Sheffield United and six below Burnley in third.

And Gabbiadini sees the benefit of the Black Cats entering a play-off scrap for promotion.

"Anyone can win a play-off.