McCarthy: Premiership survival 'still possible'

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy today accepted the challenge of trying to drag Sunderland back from the brink of relegation – but admitted he could make no promises.

The 44-year-old Yorkshireman was unveiled as Howard Wilkinson’s successor at the Stadium of Light following the club’s decision to part company with their manager after a disastrous five-month reign which has left them rooted to the foot of the table.