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Martin Canning has delivered his verdict on Sunderland's first two pre-season friendlies.

Sunderland reported back at the Academy of Light on June 22 and then played two behind-closed-doors, games against Gateshead and Blyth Spartans at the Academy of Light over the weekend.

Alex Neil handed opportunities to younger players at the club as well as allowing first-team players to develop match fitness. Assistant head coach Canning said: "The boys have come in, they've been great and they have worked really hard, but you have to get game fitness as well.

Sunderland AFC news: Coach delivers verdict on Gateshead and Blyth Spartans pre-season games