Trai Hume is aiming to kick on in his first full season with Sunderland after playing a bit-part role in the Black Cats' play-off charge last term. Right-back Hume joined Sunderland in January from Irish League side Linfield and made three starts as the Black Cats qualified for the League One play-offs and ultimately secured promotion at Wembley.
He joined when Lee Johnson was head coach but Johnson was sacked before Hume made his debut, and he went on to make two appearances under new boss Alex Neil. Now, after adjusting to life in England, Hume is hoping to make more of an impression next season as the Wearsiders step up to the Championship.
"Coming in at the time I did, then Lee Johnson was sacked and Alex came in, so it was a tough time for me but getting promoted was the most important thing for the club and the fans and the players," said Hume. "I'm just trying to get a good pre-season now, trying to get as many games as I can, and see where it leads me this season."
