Wilko praise for goal hero Kev

Last updated : 22 December 2002 By Black Cat

Phillips struck twice in the second half at The Hawthorns to secure a point that seemed unlikely with the Black Cats 2-0 down at the interval.

"Kevin Phillips' last two years have been surrounded by speculation, but he is not being sold. I might be daft, but I'm not that daft," said the Sunderland boss.

"It hasn't been easy for him, but last Sunday he showed he was getting back to his old self. This was coming and I hope it is the start of another good run for him."

Wilkinson added: "This was crucial. If we'd lost, or at least if we hadn't shown that we could come back, I think we would have been dead."