'Great to see Academy lads starting' - Sunderland fans react as Jack Ross makes ELEVEN changes at Morecambe

Jack Ross has made 11 changes to his Sunderland side to face Morecambe in the Checkatrade Trophy group game - and fans have been quick to have their say.
Sunderland boss Jack Ross.Sunderland boss Jack Ross.
Sunderland boss Jack Ross.
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Group leaders Sunderland are well placed to qualify after a win over Carlisle United and a draw against Stoke City U21s, which was followed by a penalty shoot-out victory for an extra point.

The Black Cats top the group with five points.

Here's the best of the SAFC fan reaction on Twitter to the Sunderland team news:

Jack Waldron tweeted: "Strong team even with changes."

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Billy tweeted: "Aye, Just The 11 Changes... Either Way, HAWWAYY THE LADDSS!! #SAFC"

James tweeted: "Great news, always nice to see academy players get minutes!"

Roker Report tweeted: "Be nice to see some of the academy products making their debuts tonight. Hopefully Maja can get a goal or two ahead of this weekend's game! Ha way!!!"

ALS: SAFC FANZINE tweeted: "Changes as expected. Good to see a few lads getting some game time!"

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Wise Men Say Podcast tweeted: "If you think I’m paying £10 to watch a stream of a Checkatrade Trophy game in a group that, barring some freak result, we’ve already qualified from, then you’d be absolutely right."