Barnsley: Pressure is all on Sunderland, not us insists Reds assistant​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Tykes’ chances of finishing in the top two are now out of their hands after they were leapfrogged by the Black Cats.

The Reds were beaten at Burton, a result which ended a 20-game unbeaten league run, while Albion also proved to be party-poopers by holding Sunderland in midweek.

But the draw was enough for Jack Ross’ side to jump into second spot, moving one point above Barnsley with a game in hand still.

And Tonge feels Sunderland, because of the size of the club they are, have it all to lose as they aim to secure an immediate return to the Championship.

“They are in front of us so it’s out of our hands, we understand that,” he said.

“A lot of people are talking about the pressure and I think, yes there was pressure on us because we had two massive clubs behind us and one is now above us, so that can be another catalyst.