Sunderland hit back at Dyke criticism

Sunderland brought 14 players to the Stadium of Light during the close-season transfer window, of which only former Altrincham forward Duncan Watmore is English.

This recruitment approach sparked criticism from Dyke, in a speech highlighting his concerns over the declining number of home-grown players in the Premier League.

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