Sunderland boss David Moyes says Jack Rodwell made a mistake leaving Everton.

When Rodwell moved to Manchester City in 2012, his career began a downward spiral which has seen the £10million signing struggle to consistently convince during his two years at the Stadium of Light, although he has continued to be hampered by injuries.

Moyes told the Sunderland Echo, "He has probably never really found a level of consistency.

“He had great potential as a boy, athleticism and was a very comfortable football player who could do a bit of everything.

“Injuries haven't helped him, but I also think that maybe going to Man City wasn't the right move. He made that move though, and I hoped that coming to Sunderland would maybe kick-start him.

“Again, he has been held back by injuries, but he needs to show what he can do now.

“We can give them all clever words, but it is about the here and now.

“There needs to be a driven desire to become a better player and that he will to step on to overcome difficult situations."