Phil Parkinson has named a strong side for tonight’s Leasing.com Trophy clash against Scunthorpe United.
The Lads, who need to win after 90 minutes in order to progress, line up with Lee Burge shielded by a back four of Joel Lynch, Jordan Willis, Luke O’Nien and Denver Hume.
Club captain Grant Leadbitter returns to the side to partner Max Power and George Dobson in midfield, with Duncan Watmore and Aiden McGeady providing wing support.
Up top, Marc McNulty replaces Will Grigg as the lone striker.
Youngsters Anthony Patterson, Brandon Taylor, Bali Mumba and Benji Kimpioka are included on the bench.
Sunderland: Burge, Lynch Willis, O’Nien, Hume, Leadbitter, Power, Dobson, Watmore, McGeady, McNulty.
Substitutes: Patterson, Taylor, De Bock, Mumba, McGeouch, Kimpioka, Maguire.
