Graeme Murty has named his side as Sunderland AFC Under-21s are set to take on Newcastle United in the Premier League 2.
Harrison Jones captains the side ahead as the Black Cats look to build on the 2-2 draw with Manchester City last week.
Tommy Watson returns to the bench following an injury on the sidelines.
Several first-team players get minutes in the tank with the commencement of the international break.
Sunderland AFC: Bishop, Pembele, Lavery, Fieldson, Bainbridge, Evans, Ekwah, Jones, Dack, Kelly, Burstow.
Substitutes: Bell, Chiabi, Burke, Ryder, Watson