Ricky Sbragia was delighted with the manner in which Sunderland claimed a point against Bolton.
The Black Cats are now five points clear of the drop zone after drawing 0-0 at the Reebok Stadium.
The visitors had the best of the first-half chances with Kieran Richardson going close before Marton Fulop ensured the point by denying Trotters defender Gary Cahill in stoppage time.
The draw means Gary Megson's side are all-but safe, but Sbragia's side still have work to do to guarantee their safety with a trip to Portsmouth before a home date with Chelsea in the final game of the season.
Sbragia told Sky Sports: "I thought the first-half we played some excellent football and carved out a few chances. We were well off the target with the shooting but at least we are making them now - in previous weeks we didn't look as if we could score.
"I thought the performance from the whole 11 was excellent and we've called on a couple of subs and they have done the business for us today.
"I'm really pleased to come here - it's a really difficult place to get anything - and get a good point."
Sbragia, whose side are now on 36 points after Saturday's draw, admits he is hoping Monday's crucial fixture between Newcastle and Middlesbrough ends all-square.
But the Sunderland boss insists his main focus is ensuring his team do not get beaten in their remaining two fixtures.
The Scot added: "If we go unbeaten all the way through I'll be happy... all we can do is make sure we get points on the board for us."
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