Jack Rodwell is desperate to nail down a regular start at Sunderland.

The midfielder is beginning to now establish himself in manager Gus Poyet's plans.

He told The Journal: "I'm just happy to play any role for the team. I can even play in the back four if they want me to.

"That's why I came here, to get regular football.

"I've been playing in the last few games so long may it continue really."

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