Emanuele Giaccherini denies he's angling for a move away from Sunderland.

Giaccherini says he is happy to stay at Sunderland and prove he has a part to play.

"I want to stay here," said the 28-year-old. "I'm happy here.

"The gaffer has to do what he thinks is right and choose the best team.

"It's important that I train well and make the most of my chance when he asks me to start."

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