Roy Keane has called on his dejected Sunderland squad to "lick their wounds" and get ready for another gruelling test at home to Chelsea next weekend.

The Black Cats put in a gritty, if uninspired, performance against Champions League hopefuls Everton on Sunday only to lose out to a single, scrappy goal.

"Yes, the players are down and disappointed. The day they are not after a defeat will be a very sad day for the club," Keane said. "But we´ll lick our wounds and get ready for another tough game on Saturday."