McClean seeks starting spot with Sunderland

JAMES McCLEAN is hoping his impressive display in Sunderland’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City will be enough to earn him a starting berth against Wigan tonight.

The former Derry City man starred on his first start for the Black Cats as Martin O’Neill’s side stunned the league leaders thanks to a Ji Dong-Won goal in stoppage time.

McClean, who has made a number of cameos off the bench since fellow Derry man O’Neill took charge, now hopes to secure a regular spot in the starting XI.