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Tottenham transfer news: Sunderland want England winger Andros Townsend

Dick Advocaat seeking to strengthen the Black Cats

Monday 22 June 2015 15:51 BST

Andros Townsend celebrates his equaliser against Italy (PA)

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat is interested in Tottenham and England winger Andros Townsend, according to reports.

The Newcastle Chronicle state that the Dutch coach is interested in Townsend, who is also believed to be a target of Aston Villa, Swansea City and local rivals Newcastle United.

The 23-year-old may be a favourite of England boss Roy Hodgson, but he struggled to find regular game time under Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino last season, starting just 10 Premier League games.

England player ratings vs Slovenia

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Joe Hart - 6/10

Next to nothing to do for first half hour but left exposed for opener as defence went missing. Might have done better getting across for Pecnik header.

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Phil Jones - 4

Surprisingly preferred to Clyne at right-back and struggled. Gave away a corner and error at throw-in led to Novakovic goal before being taken off.

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Gary Cahill - 6

Had looked back to best in final weeks of season for his club but ponderous in attempts to play offside trap, allowing Handanovic through.

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Chris Smalling - 6

As with his fellow defenders, had precious little to do before being caught out for hosts’ opener. Partnership with Cahill struggles to convince.

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Kieran Gibbs - 5

Brought in for Bertrand, got forward to deliver crosses and pace troubled the hosts. Caught upfield for Novakovic opener and beaten in air by Pecnik.

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Fabian Delph - 7

Replaced Milner and continues to quietly impress for national side. Rarely gave away possession and eager to maintain forward momentum.

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Jack Wilshere - 8

As with club, has taken time to show best for country. Dragged England back into the game with first before sublime effort into same corner for second.

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Jordan Henderson - 6

Kept position well ahead of defensive colleagues. Moved to right-back after break and began move for second before being returned to midfield.

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Raheem Sterling - 7

Spurned chance in opening minutes and cut inside before shooting wide. Teasing cross unrewarded but had nothing like same impact after interval.

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Wayne Rooney - 7

Fine ball to Sterling came to nothing. Had effort pushed round post but spurned golden chances before calm finish for winner. Taken out by Cesar.

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Andros Townsend - 5

Tottenham man won early free-kick after being preferred to Lallana but twice wasted efforts from distance. Replaced by Walcott after second goal.

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Adam Lallana - 7

Brought on for Phil Jones at the interval. Footwork caused problems and both of Wilshere’s goals were generated by his forward movement.

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In all competitions he ended up with five goals and six assists in 36 matches (24 of those starts).

Sunderland have a problem on the left side where Ricky Alverez, Will Buckley, Connor Wickham and Jermain Defoe all played on occasion.

Dick Advocaat wants six new signings (AP)

Advocaat has previously stated that Sunderland need half a dozen new players to avoid the kind of relegation battle they were involved in last season.

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