Sunderland midfielder James McClean is looking forward to his first Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United this weekend.
The Black Cats are away to the Toon on Sunday and the impressive Republic of Ireland youngster is excited about getting to experience a massive contest in England's North East.
"But I am looking forward to it. I can't wait. It's another experience in my career.
"They are really passionate about the derby up in the north-east and we will go there and hopefully bounce back from a disappointing defeat [at West Brom wich Albion last weekend].""I am expecting that. I know the rivalry up there now having been there six months, and it's really intense," he said.
