Sunderland's Jack Rodwell: 'Dick Advocaat wants to get best out of me'

Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell has claimed that head coach Dick Advocaat will try to get the best out of him this season.

The 24-year-old has had a stuttering career at the Stadium of Light since he signed for the Black Cats from Manchester City last year.

Injuries have contributed to Rodwell's frustration, but the 24-year-old has insisted that he is feeling fit for the upcoming campaign.

"The manager hasn't said much to me personally, but I get the feeling that he wants to get the best out of me and that is a good thing for a player," The Northern Echo quotes Rodwell as saying.

"Obviously, last season didn't go as planned really. A lot of things went on, with the manager changing."

The North-East outfit will start their season away to Leicester City on August 8.