SUNDERLAND boss Mick McCarthy refused to join in the celebrations on Wearside last night by insisting: 'We've achieved nothing yet.'

The Black Cats sealed their place in the play-offs with a 1-0 victory over champions Norwich City as the Stadium of Light turned into something that resembled a promotion party.

But McCarthy, whose side travel to Burnley on Sunday, wants to make sure Sunderland book the third place that will ensure a play-off semi-final second leg will take place in front of his club's own supporters. And he said: "I hate the Mexican Wave, I think it's minging. It takes everyone's concentration away from the game but I'm happy.

"The fans were fabulous and coming here for a second leg would be great. If it did go to extra-time and penalties then it could make a difference for us, whoever we are playing.

"If it's Wigan, West Ham, Palace or whoever, I'm not bothered. We can't shape it we just have to take what comes. Getting there is an achievement in itself."

And McCarthy was keen to salute the whole squad for their part in clinching a top six spot, even those who are no longer at Sunderland.

"I have been very pleased with everyone," said McCarthy. "The likes of Stewart Downing contributed, Alan Quinn did, poor Kevin Cooper did not get in but he has contributed for Norwich. Everyone who has come in has contributed hugely and we can't forget that. I'm really proud of them.

"I'm very pleased. If we win the play-offs it's fantastic but if we don't then that's completely different and I know people will feel differently about us."

An understandably delighted Norwich boss Nigel Worthington, whose team will receive the trophy on Monday night, said: "The whole atmosphere in the ground was fantastic. I'm pleased for myself, my family, the fans and the whole club that we have won the title.

"At twenty-five to ten I just thought I'm not bothered about our score. We knew West Brom had blown it and we were celebrating."