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STEVE BRUCE is relishing his first "mouthwatering" pre-season as Sunderland boss.
The Black Cats yesterday completed their summer fixture list with the announcement of a seventh pre-season game, to be played at Peterborough on August 4.
But the big games put Bruce's side up against four clubs that will be in European competition next season.
They will test themselves against Champions League duo Atletico Madrid and Celtic as well as Europa League competitors Benfica and Hearts as Bruce aims to launch his time in charge successfully.
Roy Keane can't get enough of the big derby atmosphere.
Not content with a week's non-stop hype and hyperbole surrounding Sunday's vital Tyne-Wear clash, he took his coaching staff up to Parkhead in midweek to watch the Old Firm clash between his old club Celtic and Rangers.
Talk about a busman's holiday!
Keane was delighted to see the Bhoys win on Wednesday but now it's down to the serious business of settling the small matter of local pride in the North-East - will there be tears on Tyneside or wails on Wearside?
