Striker airs frustration

Wilkinson has preferred to partner Kevin Phillips with Torre Andre Flo, who was signed by former manager Peter Reid at the same time as Stewart.

"I've scored four goals in five starts for Sunderland and I don't know why I haven't been given more of a run," said Stewart.

"It was nice to score a couple of goals against Arsenal, but since the new manager has come in my chances have been limited."

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