Max Power has been named in the starting XI for today’s game against Coventry City (KO 3pm).
The midfielder replaces Dylan McGeouch, who misses out due to injury, while Aiden McGeady is named on the bench.
Lee Cattermole is also amongst the substitutes following a spell on the sidelines.
Will Grigg and Charlie Wyke start with Lewis Morgan and captain George Honeyman expected to line up on the flanks, as Grant Leadbitter partners Power in the middle of the park.
Sunderland AFC: McLaughlin, Flanagan, Baldwin, O’Nien, Oviedo, Leadbitter, Power, Honeyman, Morgan, Grigg, Wyke.
Substitutes: Ruiter, Cattermole, McGeady, Sterling, Dunne, Hume, Kimpioka.
