(Reuters) - Sunderland caretaker manager Kevin Ball wants to become Paolo Di Canio's permanent successor at the club after leading the Black Cats to victory in the League Cup third round on Tuesday.
Former Sunderland captain Ball, who played 388 games for the club, oversaw a 2-0 home win against League One (third tier) Peterborough in the Capital One Cup after taking over as interim head coach following Di Canio's sacking on Sunday.
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