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No Goodison reprise for McRooney

James McFadden pulled his hamstring during training last week and has no chance of playing for Sunderland when they come to visit Goodison Park this Saturday.

In fact it now looks unlikely that ex-Everton player released for a second time by David Moyes at the end of last season will make any appearances for Sunderland before his short-term contract expires at the end of January

Manager O'Neill said: “I don't know if we will see James in the team any time soon because on Thursday he pulled up with a hamstring.

“I hope it is not too serous, but he was certainly feeling it. So that is a setback. It is a real shame because James has worked exceptionally hard on his fitness and was enjoying the training. We have enjoyed having him because he is a really fine lad. I think he wants to do well.

“James has not accepted the length of the contract, but it was as much for him because I think he felt if he had not made an impact by the end of January, particularly with the number of games coming up, then he might need to look elsewhere.

“He needs to have a chance and I hope the hamstring is not too serious.

“You have to remember he did not play often for Everton last season. Incredibly one of his few games was against us, so he does need time to get up to speed and ready to play in the Premier League.”

Quotes or other material sourced from Sunderland Echo

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