'Defensive masterclass incoming!': Sunderland fans hail this big Phil Parkinson call ahead of Rochdale

Sunderland have named their team to face Rochdale – and one Phil Parkinson call has fans talking.
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The Black Cats make four changes to the side that lost to Portsmouth with Dion Sanderson, Conor McLaughlin, Tom Flanagan and George Dobson coming into the side.

And it’s the inclusion of Sanderson – who makes his debut for the club – that has got fans talking on social media.

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Here’s what supporters have been saying about the decision on Twitter:

Sunderland fans hail this big Phil Parkinson call ahead of RochdaleSunderland fans hail this big Phil Parkinson call ahead of Rochdale
Sunderland fans hail this big Phil Parkinson call ahead of Rochdale

@micoicon said: “Dion Sanderson starts fair play parky”

@safctom added: “Fair play for starting Sanderson but Power and Dobson in the middle isn’t a great choice”

@laurenkenny commented: “Happy to see Sanderson starting”

@FbtlJay_ tweeted: “Decent team that tbf, Haway Lads”

@safckeaton posted: “Sanderson starting? announce defensive masterclass”

@MJacko1989 asked: “Willis must be injured? But if he is, why is he on the bench?”

@Camer0nJ0hnson said: “Credit to Parkinson for changing it up”