Dutch outfit VVV-Venlo have revealed that Lee Cattermole has begun training with the club.

Having spent a decade at Sunderland, the midfielder is now a free agent after being released by the League One side during the summer.

While the 31-year-old is a natural target for clubs competing in the EFL, the Englishman is currently taking part in first-team training at VVV-Venlo.

VVV-Venlo currently sit in 11th position in the Eredivisie standings, having recorded three points from their opening two fixtures.

Cattermole has spent his entire career in the North of England, making a combined total of 387 appearances for Middlesbrough, Wigan Athletic and the Black Cats.