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Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris insists he has the backing of owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus as speculation ramps up over his future. Le Bris was questioned on his future during his post-match press conference at the CBS Arena but says he believes he still has the support of Louis-Dreyfus and director of football Florent Ghisolfi. "I've no doubt," Le Bris told reporters when asked if he still thought he had the support of the key decision-makers at the club. "I don't think like this. For me, we experienced so many difficult situations to achieve what we achieved, and we won't give up just because it's a bit tough at the beginning of the season. "So, 100 per cent I'm combative. I feel the unity of the club. The players obviously still have doubt because when you lose, you try to find solutions. "I don't feel that the players are trying to escape their own responsibilities, which is the most important, I think. And for the players, it's the case. For the staff, it's the case. For me, it's the case. So, I keep working hard." chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/fo…