Victory over Fulham will act as springboard for us - O'Neil

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill says the victory over Fulham will serve as stepping stone for his struggling side.

The 3-1 win over 10-man Fulham was Sunderland's second Premier League win of the season. But having played seven of their 11 league games away from home, O'Neill was full of optimism.
"It's massive," he said during an interview.
"We have only played four games at home in the league, so there hasn't been much balance. We are looking forward to getting back to the Stadium of Light."

Four of Sunderland's next five league games are at home, with Reading, Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea and Reading set to visit Wearside.

"There is a good feeling in the dressing room," said O'Neill. "The players have never lost spirit. To win the game was great for us.
"We've got back-to-back home games now so it's something we can build on. We'll take a lot of confidence from that and keep working and try to climb the table."
The defining moment at Craven Cottage came after 30 minutes when Fulham defender Brede Hangeland was shown the red card for a reckless two-footed challenge on Lee Cattermole.
Steven Fletcher nudged in to put the visitors ahead shortly after half-time, and although Mladen Petric brought Fulham level, goals from Carlos Cuellar and Stephan Sessegnon secured the points for O'Neill's side.