Ex-Leeds United star's three-word encouraging message to Sunderland man

The attacker started on the left-hand side of Tony Mowbray’s attack and nabbed an assist as Sunderland defeated Birmingham City 2-1 at the Stadium of Light to move into play-off contention.

The assist for Amad’s goal marked Clarke’s 20th goal contribution in all competitions since arriving on a permanent deal in the summer following a successful loan from Tottenham Hotspur in League One last campaign.

Interestingly, Clarke is represented by former Sunderland and Leeds United full-back Harte, who took to social media to praise his client following his performance against Birmingham City.

On Twitter, Harte said: “Keep it up @JackClarke09.” Sunderland are next in action against Neil Warnock’s Huddersfield Town at the Stadium of Light in the Championship on Tuesday evening with the Black Cats two points off the play-offs.