Is converted striker Watson Sunderland's best centre-back?
Taking top spot is Dave Watson, who played for the club between 1970 and 1975 after a £100,000 move from Rotherham United.
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Watson began his career as a striker but was converted into a centre-back while at Sunderland in 1972 by manager Bob Stokoe, before winning the FA Cup in 1973.
"It's difficult but one of them was part of a trophy-winning team," Collins told BBC Radio Newcastle.
"Watson got converted from an attacking player to a centre-back and a year later was winning the FA Cup against a Leeds side who were right up there at the time," said Collins.
"He's gone in there and learned his new position within a season and it shows how good he was that he went on to make 65 appearances for England."
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Watson did not miss a Three Lions match between 1976 and 1980 and featured in all matches at Euro 1980.
Here's a recap of Collins' five best centre-backs to play for Sunderland:
Dave Watson
Gary Bennett
Steve Bould
Jonny Evans
Dan Ballard
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