Jack Rodwell recalled by Sunderland for Under-23s clash

Jack Rodwell will play for Sunderland for the first time since admitting he wants go leave the club.

The former England midfielder has been named in the Under-23s side to face West Ham tonight.

Rodwell lines up alongside Welshman Jonny Williams, who continues his comeback after a shoulder injury.

Goalkeeper Jason Steele, who saw a deadline day move to Derby collapse, also starts as does deadline day signing Connor Shields, a teenage striker who signed from Albion Rovers

Sunderland: Steele, J Robson, Hume, Gamble, Taylor, Rodwell, Connelly, Embleton, Shields, Hackett, Williams. Sub’s: Storey, Stryjek, Diamond, Brother ton, Kimpioka.