Tony Mowbray admits Jewison Bennette is probably growing frustrated at his lack of action - but the Sunderland boss says the Costa Rica international has time on his side. Winger Bennette joined the Black Cats at the end of August but has yet to start a Championship game, although he has been involved from the bench in almost half of their matches and has contributed one goal.
The form of Jack Clarke has made him one of the first names on Mowbray's teamsheet and that has meant it has been difficult for Bennette to force his way into the starting line-up. But at 18 years old, Bennette can afford to be patient and Mowbray sees this season as a transitional year for the youngster as he settles in following his trans-Atlantic move, with the next campaign earmarked as the one for him to make an impact.
"Jewison deserves opportunities and he probably is a bit frustrated with his game time, but it's very difficult when Jack Clarke has scored as many as he has to tell him he's out of the team - we're trying to win matches," said Mowbray. "Jewison is a young boy with lots and lots of time and he just has to keep working hard, and we'll try and give him the game time [he needs].
