Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini has praised the club's current number nine Brian Brobbey.
The physical forward joined the Black Cats in the summer and is one of many new signings to earn plaudits from pundits and fans alike.
"What's that phrase? Beast mode. I think he's definitely in beast mode and he is so strong, but not just strong, he's got balance," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"I've seen players in the past who think they're strong and throw themselves about but he stays on his feet, he controls the ball when it looks like it's impossible that you can.