Simple message behind fightback - as Brobbey reflects on progress

Brian Brobbey says a simple halftime chat was key to Sunderland's spirited Premier League fightback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

- by Phil Smith

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey tries to evade the clutches of Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Black Cats trailed 1-0 at the break following a goal from Ben Davies, and in truth were probably fortunate to get to the interval just one down.

Sunderland rallied impressively in the second half and scored a deserved equaliser when Brobbey thumped home an excellent finish on his weaker foot following a fine team move and a one-two with Enzo Le Fée.

Brobbey says the team lacked energy in the first half, and that players told each other at the interval that they needed to step up in the second half.

"It was frustrating in the first half, but in the second half we showed character," Brobbey said.