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Advocaat steps down as Sunderland coach

Dick Advocaat has stepped down as head coach of Sunderland, the Premier League strugglers announced on Sunday.

Advocaat, 68, was appointed last March and successfully steered Sunderland clear of relegation, but they have made a poor start to the current campaign and sit second-bottom with three points from eight games.