O'Shea calls on teammates to 'stand up with bravery'

Republic of Ireland defender John O’Shea has called upon his Sunderland team-mates to stand up and be counted as they attempt to avoid being dragged into the thick of a relegation scrap.

The Black Cats remain six points clear of the Barclays Premier League basement battle despite having taken a paltry two points from their last six games.