LIAM Bridcutt may only have seen reserve and under-21 action so far this season for Sunderland but insists that he is "100 per cent ready" to help Leeds United if needed tomorrow at QPR.

The 26-year-old midfielder completed an emergency loan move from the Black Cats yesterday, becoming manager Steve Evans' first signing, and revealed: "I've been doing extra work and I don't think my fitness will be a problem.

"It's entirely up to the manager – I don't expect to go straight into the team, I have to earn that right. I know we've got a good squad."

The former Chelsea trainee added: "It's been difficult for me – not getting the games that I needed and wanted at Sunderland.

"This is a brilliant opportunity for me to come and play as many games as I can.

"I know that the expectations here are high – it's a very good club. The fans expect a lot."

United beat off competition from a number of Championship rivals to secure Bridcutt's services.

Meanwhile, Sunderland have recalled winger Will Buckley, 26, from his loan spell at Elland Road.

Buckley joined Leeds on a three-month loan in October, but has not played in any of the club's last four matches.