Sunderland under-23s returned to Wearside on Tuesday afternoon after enduring a fitness-fuelled four-day training camp in Marbella, Spain.
While the sizzling heat made conditions particularly challenging, safc.com was on hand to log every minute of the Lads’ activity.
Here’s a look back at how the development team got on in sunnier climes…
Storey relishing training camp
WATCH: U23s begin Spanish training camp
WATCH: Talbot enjoying Marbella camp
Maja looks to reap the rewards
Brady on the value of team spirit
WATCH: From Zonal Marking to the Zoo
Talbot on training camp experience
Lawson credits U23s’ backroom staff