Victor Anichebe has admitted things can only get better for Sunderland as they attempt to drag themselves back from the brink of Premier League relegation.
Sunday's 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United left the rock-bottom Black Cats 10 points adrift of safety with just seven games remaining and their 10-year stay in the top flight in real jeopardy.
Anichebe's return from a long-term injury has at least given beleaguered manager David Moyes a welcome boost, but it will take a repeat of the kind of heroics which have saved the club in the last four seasons if they are to avoid disaster this time around.