Journalist Phil Smith has defended Sunderland gem Dan Neil after the defeat against Watford. Sunderland will be hoping to respond in positive fashion against Derby County on Tuesday evening following their poor defeat on the road against Watford. The Black Cats looked to be a shadow of their former selves, and Jobe Bellingham was one of the many players who struggled to show up at Vicarage Road. Alarm bells won’t quite be ringing as of yet for Regis Le Bris, who appeared to take a very cool, calm and collected approach following the defeat, which included him defending Sunderland captain Dan N…
