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Ricky Sbragia has been appointed permanent manager by Sunderland after a successful month-long spell as caretaker of the English Premier League club.
A string of impressive performances after rising from the coaching staff as a temporary replacement for Roy Keane, who resigned on December 4, has earned Sbragia his first managerial job on an 18-month contract.
The 52-year-old Scot has led the team to two wins and a draw.