Everton defender Brendan Galloway hopes to kickstart his senior career after a loan move to Sunderland.

Galloway insists that his miserable season at West Bromwich Albion has only made him stronger as he looks to reignite his career with a loan spell at Sunderland.

He said: “There was a lot of frustration last season.

“I had to deal with that, I have learned how to deal with things off the pitch mentally.

“I have become a stronger person and now I am looking forward to the challenge.

“I learned last season that you have to get your head down, work hard, do extra things and stay focused because you never know if you will get the opportunity.

“I had to remain patient, that has made me stronger and hopefully it shapes me up well for the future."