Our cameras took to the Academy of Light to capture Sunderland under-23s putting in the miles ahead of Wednesday's International Cup final.
Scroll through a selection of best snaps in the gallery below.
Joel Asoro raring to go
Elliott Dickman prepare for Porto
Elliott Dickman ready for Porto
Elliott Dickman prepares for Porto
Ethan Robs looks for a pass
Elliot Embleton brings the ball down on his chest
Elliot Embleton gets the ball out of his feet
All smiles from Rees Greenwood
Carl Lawson in action
Carl Lawson touches the ball down
Josh Maja gets his shot away
A neat touch from Josh Maja
The press watch on from the sidelines
Josh Robson bursts forward
The Lads listen to Dickman's instructions
