Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar: What Le Bris and Hume said

[Getty Images] Sunderland boss Regis le Bris, spoke to TNT Sports after his side's Europa League victory: "I am proud and pleased for the players, club and fans. It was a tough game as expected because they are a really good team. "When we scored, we played with freedom. We were really good but probably a bit exhausted after Arsenal at home a few days ago but we played with heart and togetherness. "We played good football. When you create good momentum it is important to score. We are here to learn, to take the most of it again and keep going." On Enzo Le Fee scoring the penalty: "I trust him. He stepped up once again with courage and bravery. These kind of players are resilient." On the pre-match atmosphere: "It was impressive, our fans are so passionate. They deserve like we had today." Sunderland defender Trai Hume, also spoke to TNT Sports: "It means everything, the journey that we have been on over the last couple of years has led to this moment. These fans deserve this moment." On playing in Europe: "It's a bit crazy to be honest. If you had asked me five years ago would I be here, I would have said no and now that we are here I'm just trying to enjoy every moment. We have a great team, great staff and unbelievable fans. We fully deserve this moment and we are going to keep pushing this season." On his goalscoring chances in the match: "I probably should have scored to be fair. Some of them were a bit difficult. I think the one in the second half I should have definitely put away. Thankfully, Enzo stepped up, spared my blushed and made us get three points." Did you know? Sunderland's starting line-up had made 131 combined Europa League appearances prior to Wednesday; the most by a team in their first ever game in the competition. Sunderland recorded 13 shots in the first half tonight, the most by a team on their UEFA Europa League home debut since Real Sociedad vs Rosenborg in September 2017 (also 13).