Carl Winchester is determined to prove he can cut it in the Championship after helping Sunderland win promotion from League One. The Black Cats return to the second tier this season after a four-year hiatus, and they kick-off their campaign in front of the Sky Sports TV cameras at home to Coventry City on Sunday lunchtime.
Sunderland's squad is still a work in progress but Winchester insists they already have enough quality to be competitive in the Championship. And, from a personal point of view, he is also keen to show he can make the step up after spending his entire career to date in Leagues One and Two.
"It's an opportunity for each and every player to show everyone what they are capable of in the Championship," said the 29-year-old. "We know it's going to be tough but I believe we have a squad in there that is able to compete in it because we have a lot of quality.
