Sunderland have signed defender Jake Vokins on loan from Premier League side Southampton until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old left-back started the midweek defeat against Arsenal and played the full 90 minutes in the FA Cup win over Shrewsbury on January 19.

Vokins told safc.com: “I want to come here and play games and help the team get promoted this season.

“I feel I can bring my qualities to the team; I’m good on the ball and I can deliver crosses, so hopefully that allows the team to score more goals. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.”

Sunderland manager Lee Johnson said: “Jake is a bright young player who is clearly rated by Southampton.

“Our full-backs have a similar philosophy to him – defensively and offensively – so we think he will fit in nicely and we are looking forward to working with him. We are grateful to Southampton for entrusting us with his development.”