Sunderland fullback Phil Bardsley has no regrets leaving Manchester United permanently last summer.

He said: "I think I made the right decision to leave United. You can hang on to the dream of establishing yourself there for too long, and you can end up going backwards if you're not careful.

"It was the right time for me to leave, and I haven't looked back since coming here.

"I've established myself here at Sunderland, and it's every kid's dream to play in the Premier League.

"I'm no different. I had a great time at Man United, but it was time to move on, and coming here has given me the chance to play week-in, week-out, and prove myself."