Egyptian returns to Wearside.

Martin O’Neill has opted to recall winger Ahmed Elmohamady from his loan spell at Hull City.

Elmohamady had a productive spell with the Tigers, who are pushing for automatic promotion from the Npower Championship.

After joining City in September 2012, the 25-year-old went on to make 23 appearances for the club, scoring once.

He has played one game for Sunderland this season – appearing as a substitute during the 0-0 draw at Arsenal on the opening day of the campaign.