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Sunderland winger Callum McManaman admits he’s not fully fit

Sunderland manager Simon Grayson looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Derby County at Stadium of Light on August 4...
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Callum McManaman has made an impressive start to his Sunderland career since signing from West Bromwich Albion.

Callum McManaman of West Bromwich Albion warms up during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Watford at The Hawthorns on April 16, 2016 in West Bromwich,...

Callum McManaman has told Sunderland’s official website that he wants to score more goals and improve his fitness levels.

McManaman joined Sunderland from West Bromwich Albion during the summer transfer window, and he has made a promising start at the Stadium of Light.

The winger has contributed two assists, including setting up James Vaughan’s goal for Sunderland against Hull City in Simon Grayson’s side’s most recent match.

Callum McManaman of West Bromwich Albion seen with ball during a friendly match against Paris St. Germain on July 13, 2016 in Schladming, Austria.

And McManaman feels that he is only set to get better, as his fitness levels improve with more game time.

“It has been decent but I want to score more goals,” he said.

“I’m still not fully fit but I feel like I am getting there and when I can get one goal I can get a few.”

It has been a long time since McManaman showed the best of his ability, as the forward has struggled since moving to West Brom back in 2015.

Sunderland Unveil  Callum McManaman for the first time at the Academy of Light on August 31, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

McManaman has never been able to nail down a place in Albion’s first team, and he struggled on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last term.

The winger’s promising start to life at Sunderland is a source for optimism though, and he could have an important role to play for Grayson’s side.

Sunderland have been in disappointing form over the Championship season to date, and currently sit in 21st place.