Charis Mavrias is prepared to put aside the fact he has not been given a fair opportunity at Sunderland.

The Greek winger, 21, made just one solitary Premier League start last season despite featuring in friendlies in the summer and is now determined to prove his worth for the Black Cats under Dick Advocaat.

The former Panathinaikos young gun also indicated that at this stage he is keen to focus on Sunderland and not search for a loan deal elsewhere.

"This is my third year in Sunderland and the second where I get to be substantially involved in pre-season from the outset," he told the Chronicle.

"I think it's time to get a chance to show I can count, otherwise if you don't do this we will see what happens in the future.

"I need to get playing time under my feet and show what I can offer.

"Definitely my priority right now is Sunderland.

"We will see how things are and how they move. "Everyone needs a little patience as it can slow to clear up the matter."