8 Things Sunderland Fans Need To Know About Adam Matthews

2. ...And Champions League Experience

Celtic's dominance of the Scottish Premier League has afforded Matthews experience in the Champions League. He has already played against teams as imposing and exotic as Barcelona, AC Milan and Benfica - no mean feat for a player still in the early stages of his career. Matthews' experience on such a grand stage should see him transition with ease to the Premier League spotlight. Although the media spotlight may glare a little brighter on a week-by-week basis, it's reassuring to know that the Welshman has already faced far sterner tests than he is likely to encounter on an average Saturday afternoon.