Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is set to miss the rest of the season after being forced to delay an operation on his shoulder because of illness.

Gus Poyet was today handed the task of dragging Sunderland out of relegation trouble after being named as Paolo Di Canio’s successor.

Gus Poyet will today become the new manager of troubled Sunderland.

Gus Poyet is close to being appointed as the new Sunderland manager.

Sunderland will take their time to make sure they find the right replacement for Paolo Di Canio after launching the search for his successor.