Sunderland defender Jonny Evans says teammate Liam Miller deserved to be transfer-listed by manager Roy Keane.

Like Miller, Evans is a former Manchester United teammate of Keane's and said: "People know that the one thing that the manager hates is lateness - he said that to me when I first came here last season.

"If you are on time, I'm sure you'll be all right by him.

"I don't think anyone should have any excuses.

"Usually the lads get in about an hour or so before training and in my own mind, I always set the clock so I can make sure that I come in a bit early and don't run the risk of being late.

"No matter what club you are at, you have to respect the manager when he says you have to be in at this time or that time.

"When they tell you to be on time, you have to be there."