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http://www.sunderlandtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle.aspx?sectionid=1108&articleid=2040632DWIGHT Yorke will dig deep to lift his form for the promotion run-in.
The veteran midfielder has been an influential presence in the last few weeks as Sunderland have caught up with the play-off pack.
At 35, he could be forgiven for feeling the pace of a demanding Championship season, but instead he's set himself new targets.
Yorke said: "I feel in good nick and, touch wood, I have been lucky with injuries.
"It is the team that matters most, but it is nice to be able to contribute in some way.
"I feel like I am getting better, but there is a little bit more to come from me and that is what all of us have to look for.
"The more we win, the more players play with confidence. I'm trying to do my stuff and trying to help the team to get the results we need."
Sunderland were hoping to push into a play-off place for the first time this season when they travelled to meet Plymouth Argyle.
Yorke has lived up to his star billing of late, but he never felt pressure to perform after joining from Australian champions Sydney in August.
"I've never look on football as pressure," insisted the former Manchester United ace.
"I knew there was a big challenge for me here. I didn't realise what a big club this is until I got here, but I would never consider playing in front of thousands of good fans as pressure.
"I have made a good living out of the game and been blessed with a certain talent to play football. I enjoy every minute of it.
"Pressure is when you can't pay the bills."
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were floundering in the relegation zone before Roy Keane arrived as manager and launched his rebuilding process.
The progress has been significant, but Yorke added: "This is where the hard work really begins.
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The team was low in confidence and self esteem when the gaffer came in and he has turned that round. A the moment, we're going in the right direction and are in a decent position."But it's a topsy turvy league and we can't get carried away because things can change quickly – football can kick you you-know-where at any time!"
Interesting statement.
