Defoe enjoying life under Moyes

Sunderland are already beginning to show signs of progress under new manager David Moyes, according to Jermain Defoe.

Moyes, appointed successor to Sam Allardyce after his appointment as England manager, is undertaking his first top-flight managerial role since his ill-fated spell at Manchester United was cut short in 2014.

The Scot, who took charge of Real Sociedad in between his sacking at Old Trafford and his appointment at the Stadium of Light, has been tasked with guiding the Black Cats up the Premier League table after Allardyce masterminded another escape from relegation.

The former Everton boss has had just four weeks to work with his new squad ahead of the new season, but that’s been ample time for Defoe to get clear understanding of Moyes’ methods.

“The new manager has come in and things have changed – different methods, different way of play and different training – but things are really good,” Defoe told Sky Sports.

“There’s a lot of possession in training, which the boys enjoy, and we’re really organised. The manager is very hands-on with the players in terms of coaching and we’ve enjoyed it, it’s been good so far.

“Beforehand I spoke to Sam (Allardyce) about David Moyes and he said …

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