The Stadium of Light outfit won two matches in a row for the first time in 2013 on Saturday, following up a 3-0 derby win at Newcastle United with another success against Everton.
Stephane Sessegnon's first-half strike was all that separated the two sides as a crowd of more than 44,000 fans got behind Paulo Di Canio's side.
McClean, who has become a regular for the club in recent times, was eager to praise the impact the supporters had in helping him and his team-mates clinch the three points.

 

"When the fans pack out the stadium like that it gives you an extra lift. They drove us on," McClean told Sunderland's official website.

 

"There were points in the game where you could feel your legs going, then you heard the crowd roar you on and it helped you keep going. They're a great credit to the club."

 

Sunderland sit 14th in the Premier League table following their recent upturn in fortunes and sit six points above the relegation zone.