Sunderland are set to take on Middlesbrough on Saturday.
Paddy McNair has told the Northern Echo that he is ready to start for Sunderland again on Saturday.
McNair made his return to Sunderland’s first-team in midweek against Bolton Wanderers, and played 90 minutes.
However, the 23-year-old insists that he is now fully over his injury and that he is ready to feature again at the weekend.
“There was nothing said before the game about how many minutes I would play,” McNair said.
“I felt good. After 70 minutes I started feeling my calves but that’s only normal after being out for so long. I feel good and I’m just looking forward. I’m 100 per cent confident I’ll be ready to start again on Saturday if the manager wants me.”
McNair was unable to help Sunderland get back to winning ways against Bolton, but he did put in a solid display.
The Northern Irish international helped Sunderland have the bulk of possession in the contest, but they were unable to convert it into goals.
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Bolton Wanderers, as they slipped right to the bottom of the Championship table.
Sunderland are now three points adrift of safety, and they need to find form from somewhere.
The Black Cats’ next match comes against Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light.
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