Source: Team_Talk
Turner: Competition is fierce
Michael Turner believes Steve Bruce's splurge of summer signings has created increased competition at Sunderland.[LNB] Bruce has now signed 11 players over the close season, the latest being James McClean from Derry City. [LNB]The Black cats finished 10th last year, but with the injection of quality provided by their new signings, they will be expecting a better return. [LNB]Turner picked up a couple of knocks over pre-season but has now shaken them off and is pressing his claims for a first-team place against Liverpool on Saturday. [LNB]"There's huge competition throughout the whole team, which is a good thing. It helps individuals to perform better in order to keep their place in the team. [LNB]"Everyone's pleased pre-season's finished now - it dragged on a bit because we just want to get cracking with the Premier League.[LNB]"I've had a couple of niggles in pre-season which has been disappointing, but I've featured in most training sessions and only missed a couple of games. [LNB]"Personally I feel fit and just want to get going now, like the rest of the boys."[LNB]The former Hull stopper admits a trip to Anfield represents a tough start to the season against Kenny Dalglish's revamped team. [LNB]"It's a tough start but Anfield is a tricky place to go at any point in the season," he told the club's official website.[LNB]"We know all about Liverpool and we know it'll be a tough game."
