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Mike Dodds: Sunderland interim boss 'in no rush' for main job

Sunderland interim boss Mike Dodds is "in no rush" to step into management on a permanent basis, despite enjoying impressive wins in his first two games in charge after Tony Mowbray's exit.

Dodds, 37, was thrust into the role for last weekend's West Brom game, winning 2-1 at a packed Stadium of Light.

He then followed that with a 1-0 midweek win over Leeds, who had been on a seven-game unbeaten run.

"At some point I would want a go at it," Dodds told BBC Radio Newcastle.

"Where I'm at is - seven days I was 'Ooh, can he do the job?