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Sunderland midfielder Gardner happy with goal in Darlington win

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner was delighted to be on the scoresheet in their friendly win over Darlington.

Gardner says his goal and performance were timely boosts as the season-opening clash with Liverpool draws ever close.

"It was nice to get the first full 90 minutes in and I felt good in the game," the midfielder told safc.com. "Getting on the scoresheet was a bonus.

"It's a different style of play to Birmingham but I feel like I'm finding my feet now.

"I don't think I've had the best of pre-seasons so far but I was better last night."

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