Noble set to start.

Sunderland under-21s will take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Academy of Light today.

Ryan Noble has been handed a start in the Development Squad encounter, he will line-up alongside Jordan Laider in attack. 

Adam Reed, who has scored in his last two outings, will lead out Kevin Ball’s side.

Billy Knott returns to the side with a place on the bench for today’s encounter.