Sunderland Keeper Defends His Defenders!

Last updated : 22 February 2013 By Tott Dixon - Seaham

Simon Mignolet: “I never speak about any of my colleagues because, for me, if you can be a goalie in the Premier League then you can play anywhere. It’s as simple as that.

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“I never think in terms about who is the best in the league.

“Anyone who has a contract with a Premier League team is a very capable goalkeeper.

“I don’t think about what people think of me.

“Football is a team game first and foremost. That’s the most important thing.

“I am pleased with how things have gone up until now, but my good season can turn into a bad one over the remaining games.

"So I only look forward to the matches I need to play.

“At the end of the season, I can look back at how I played.

“But all I am thinking about now is getting Sunderland higher up the league.”