Brentford 1-1 Sunderland: What Le Bris said

Sunderland boss Regis le Bris, speaking to BBC Sport: "I was really happy and pleased with our first half. It was probably one of our best first halves in the Premier League so far because Brentford are a really good team at home. But you have to be clinical. "We dominated the ball and had a good bit of possession. It's a bit of a shame to concede the goal when we di. But the lads stayed connected. It was good for the substitutes because when they came on they were good and gave us extra drive." On Dan Ballard's disallowed goal: "It's always tough. We respect the decision." On Wilson Isidor's contribution after coming on: "The depth of the squad is getting better, we can feel it. It is positive for the future." On Kevin Danso's debut: "He brings authority and physicality. In this league, if you don't have this quality, it's hard to manage long balls." Did you know? Sunderland's 35 touches in Brentford's box is their joint-most in a Premier League game since the start of last season, along with against Chelsea in May. Since the start of last season, no side has earned more points from losing positions in the Premier League than Sunderland (23 – level with Aston Villa before their game against Hull ).