The 26 - year - old came through the ranks at Sunderland .
The 26 - year - old played 45 games for Accrington Stanley , and more than 20 for both Carlisle and Gateshead on loan .
The 26 - year - old came through the ranks at Sunderland and played 45 games for Accrington Stanley , and more than 20 for both Carlisle and Gateshead on loan .