Isi: Xhaka pushes us to be better, it's what winners do!

Wilson Isidor has hailed the transformative impact of Granit Xhaka since the Swiss midfielder's arrival at Sunderland.

- by James Copley

Speaking about Black Cats' strong start to Premier League life, Isidor praised the mentality brought by the former Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen captain, who joined Régis Le Bris' side this summer after two trophy-laden seasons in Germany.

"We really believe in our qualities," Isidor said to the media in France.

"We're still a promoted team, but you have to look at the quality of our new signings. Granit Xhaka, for example, has been nothing but winning for two years with Leverkusen."