Elliott Dickman has named a much-changed side for this evening’s Durham County Challenge Cup match against Stockton Town.
Michael Woud starts in goal while Jordan Hickey comes in alongside Chris Allan and Daniel Wright in midfield.
Sonny Best features in the forward line, with Jack Diamond and Rees Greenwood also selected in the starting XI.
Ryan Leonard and Tom Scothern feature on the bench.
Sunderland U23: Woud, Gamble, Robson, Hickey, Taylor, Storey, Allan, Best, Diamond, Wright, Greenwood.
Subs: Patterson, Leonard, Scothern, Poame