Keane will not relax until Sunderland are safe

Sunderland boss Roy Keane has rubbished suggestions the club has beaten the drop and insisted his players will battle hard for the last five matches.

"We're not safe. It's very straight forward," he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"If we were to lose our games and everyone else down there won their games then we'd be in big trouble.

"I don't think I've ever relaxed in football and you're always pushing yourself. We'll be training intensively and looking forward to the games."

Keane has been keen to acclaim his players for the effort they have given the club this season and the Irishman expects this to continue until the season's finale.

There will be a lot of decisions made in the summer and we'll reflect where we need to strengthen Sunderland boss Roy Keane

"The time to judge is at the end of the season. I've never once been worried about their heads dropping and they've kept on going," he said.

"At a club like ours every game is important. There's always something at stake in every game and players are very much playing for their futures.

"There will be a lot of decisions made in the summer and we'll reflect where we need to strengthen."