Black Cats end Crouch interest

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed the club has dropped its interest in England striker Peter Crouch.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2009 - 13:18

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed the club has dropped its interest in England striker Peter Crouch.

The Black Cats boss met the 28-year-old Portsmouth frontman on Wearside last Thursday and had hoped to get the response for which he was looking within 24 hours.

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