Sunderland are back in competitive action on Saturday when they take on Hull City in the Carabao Cup, (KO 3pm).
Phil Parkinson’s side come into the clash on the back of a 100 percent record in pre-season, defeating Gateshead, Carlisle United and Harrogate Town along the way.
Summer recruits Aiden O’Brien, Bailey Wright, Morgan Feeney, Remi Matthews and Arbenit Xhemajli have all added freshness to the squad after a number of departures.
While youngsters Jack Diamond and Dan Neil have both staked a claim for a place in the starting XI after impressing so far.
Team news
Jordan Willis and Josh Scowen were both taken off during Saturday’s win over Harrogate Town, but Parkinson has revealed the pair have trained and are fully fit.
Elliot Embleton will miss the contest after picking up a thigh injury in the pre-season opener against Gateshead.
Strikers Will Grigg and Charlie Wyke are both pushing for starts after scoring two apiece since the return.
Opposition
Sunderland Academy graduate and former club captain George Honeyman returns to the Stadium of Light for the first time since his departure in 2019.
Grant McCann’s side are without five senior players for the game.
James Scott and Josh Magennis are both away on international duty and Lewie Coyle is unavailable through suspension.
While Callum Elder and Leonardo Da Silva miss out through a groin injury and illness respectively.
The game will be a dress rehearsal for the league fixture on Boxing Day after the Tigers were relegated from the Sky Bet Championship last season.
Don’t miss a kick
Sunderland supporters in the UK will be able to watch a live stream of this weekend’s Carabao Cup tie against Hull City (KO 3pm).
The Stadium of Light match-up will see Phil Parkinson’s Black Cats begin their 2020-21 campaign.
Live streaming passes are priced at £10 and are now available for UK-based supporters only.
To purchase a streaming pass for Saturday’s game, please click here.
As ever, there will be comprehensive coverage on Sunderland’s social media channels and live updates via @SunderlandAFC on Twitter.