Trundle signed for Bristol City for �1m from the Swans last year

Former Swansea City striker Lee Trundle says his old club will do well in the Championship next season.

Trundle, who signed for Bristol City in a �1m move last summer, said he was not surprised that the Swans had been so successful this year.

The 31-year-old said he believed their attractive footballing style will stand them in good stead and help them settle into their new division next year.

"I think they'll come into the division and do really well," he said.

Trundle built up a legendary status at Swansea, topping the 20-goal mark in all his four seasons with the club with his showboating delighting the fans.

However, his career with Bristol City has not followed the same path and he has failed to hold down a regular slot in a side which currently lies third in the Championship with a chance of automatic promotion to the Premier League.

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"I'd say Swansea are similar side to us," explained Trundle. "They like to get the ball down and play football.

"There are the odd teams that are more physical and they like to get the ball forward more but this is a league where you can play football as well.

"I've got no doubt that Swansea'll come into the division and that they'll settle real quickly.

"It is tougher because you're playing against better players, better teams but you've only got look at our form this season and the way we've gone."

Trundle only played a handful of games under Roberto Martinez before being sold last August but knew the Spaniard would bring success to the Liberty Stadium this year.

"I knew that as soon as Roberto came into his own and had a fresh start at the new season that he'd do well," explained Trundle.

"He likes to get the ball down and play football. That's how he was a player and he's brought that through into his management.

"He loves his football and that's showed in the way the team's played this year.

"It would perfect all round to see Swansea come up to the Championship and then for us to go up to the Premier League.

"That's my dream come true, I've always wanted to play at the highest level and I'm three games away from it now so hopefully it can be a great year for both clubs."