Everton defender Tyias Browning is delighted over his move to Sunderland.

The 23-year-old defender has joined the Black Cats on a season-long loan from Everton, joining Toffees teammate Brendan Galloway at the club.

"I was delighted as this is such a good opportunity for me, to prove a point and show what I am capable of," said Browning.

"Everybody I spoke to about the move have had nothing but good things to say. It is a big club with a lot of fans so I was never going to turn it down.

"I was comfortable with the manager last season when I met him at Preston. It was ideal for me because I know him quite well, he understands me and I was just delighted when he asked me to sign for Sunderland.

"It was a good experience at Preston last season but it was more stop-start because I had a little injury. I didn't really get a chance to get going but hopefully I can get going here.

"I give it my all, I am hard working and hopefully we can get ourselves back up there."