The Academy of Light has been a hive of activity this week as players from all age groups begin preparations for the 2019-20 season.
Today, we caught up with Elliott Dickman's under-23s as he put his players through a high-octane session in the Sunderland heat.
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Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
Sunderland under-23s get to work at the Academy of Light.
