What the derby win told us about Sunderland - and the big question that will now be answered

Still basking in the glow of a derby victory? We reflect on Sunday's Wear-Tyne derby win over Newcastle and discuss all the talking points to emerge from the game.  We also look ahead to the coming games and how the Black Cats will deal with the absence of their AFCON stars. 🚨 GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR SUNDERLAND COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS OR £26 THAT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH TO THE END OF 2026 HERE.  FOLLOW: X: @WeAreSunlun Facebook: WeAreSunderlandOfficial Instagram: we.are.sunderland TikTok: wearesunderland Website: www.wearesunderland.com