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O'Neill: McClean rotation for his benefit

November 16, 2012
By Kristan Heneage
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill admits his recent rotating of James McClean to the substitutes' bench is for the player's own good.

McClean, 23, enjoyed a meteoric rise last season after joining the club from Derry City in the summer of 2011, but has struggled to continue that form this term.

The Republic of Ireland international has found himself on the bench in two of Sunderland's last three games and O'Neill believes it will help the winger in the long run.

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