Lynden Gooch has taken part in Sunderland's warm-weather training camp in Dubai as he recovers from a foot injury. Here's what he had to say ahead of the friendly against Saudi side Al-Shabab.
GET BACK INTO IT
“It’s been good on a personal note to be back training with the team. I was out for five weeks so I’ve been trying to get back into the swing of things and get fit."
BUILDING FITNESS
“I feel fit and it is all about getting touches on the ball. Just to get that rustiness away and get ready for next week when we get home."
MATCH READY
“Get some minutes into the legs, which is obviously ideal for myself and everyone else who has had a week off. It’s going to be tough in this heat but it will be good in the long run for us.”
