Jack Colback (Image: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Former Sunderland defensive midfielder Jack Colback reckons “anything is possible” when asked whether the Black Cats could make Europe this season.

A blistering start to the Premier League campaign has seen Regis Le Bris’ side storm to fourth in the table with their sights set on at least a mid-table finish having gathered 19 points already.

Colback tarnished his reputation with Sunderland fans when he left the club 11 years ago to sign for bitter rivals Newcastle United on a free transfer, becoming the first player since Lionel Pérez in 1998 to transfer directly from Sunderland to Newcastle.

It led to the Black Cats releasing a statement heavily criticising the player and saying his departure left a 'bitter taste'. However, the

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