Sunderland's European Dream: Inside the Plan

Sunderland's first European adventure in over 50 years begins, and the manager and captain open their doors.

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What happened. Daily Mail Sport was welcomed into Sunderland's inner sanctum, where manager Regis Le Bris and captain Granit Xhaka discussed their plan to take Europe by storm.

• Le Bris and Xhaka emphasize the challenge ahead.
• They stress the club's significance to them personally.
• The plan focuses on beating the odds in Europe.

“It will be difficult, but we must beat the odds... this club is our life”

— Regis Le Bris and Granit Xhaka

Sunderland's European campaign is a historic moment, with the club aiming to make an impact.

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