Black Cats won’t be rushed

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

The process of drawing up a shortlist of potential replacements began in earnest yesterday in the wake of the 45-year-old Italian’s exit on Sunday night.

However, Black Cats owner Ellis Short has an open mind about the identity of the club’s sixth manager in less than five years and will not rush into an appointment.