Lee Johnson delivers his verdict on superb Doncaster win and has this message for Sunderland

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Lee Johnson hailed an 'absolutely outstanding' first half from his Sunderland side after they sealed an impressive 4-1 win over Doncaster Rovers.

Charlie Wyke scored a remarkable four goals, all of them assisted by an inspired Aiden McGeady, as the Black Cats climbed back into the play-off places.

Johnson said his side benefited from a 'high risk, high reward' strategy as their aggressive pressing game overwhelmed the visitors at the Stadium of Light.

"I thought the first half was absolutely outstanding in our press against a very good side," he said.

Aiden McGeady produced a superb display at the Stadium of Light in a 4-1 win

"You can see in the second hald when Doncaster had their spells that they are a very good side. We had to expend a lot of energy early with that high press, it was high risk and high reward and we certainly got that.

"I was really proud of the players today.

"After a loss like Tuesday you feel the magnitude of the club, you feel the message from the outside and I think it's really important that we manage that message internally, that we maintain the belief.

"It was a big game today but they all are, and we've really capitalised on an opportunity today even if Doncaster still have games in hand on us.