Dennis Cirkin is ready for the step up to the Championship with Sunderland after cutting his teeth in League One. Cirkin joined the Black Cats last summer from Spurs and had to adjust quickly to senior football, having played at U23 level at White Hart Lane.
The 20-year-old admits he had to learn as he went along, but believes he is in a much better place as he gears up for his second season as a first-teamer. "I wouldn't say I adapted comfortably [last season]," said Cirkin.
"I did go through some learning experiences and that's definitely helped me. A change of manager is something I've never had before so I think it all just shaped me and this season hopefully will be good.
