Echo writer Phil Smith heads to Spain to cover Sunderland's pre-season friendlies
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The Echo’s chief football writer Phil Smith is heading over to Spain this week to cover Sunderland during pre-season.
Sunderland faced their opening two friendlies on the same day (July 13) against South Shields and Gateshead in a repeat of last year’s preparations under then-head coach Tony Mowbray before heading over to Spain.
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Hide AdSunderland will face Nottingham Forest this Friday and CD Eldense the following Sunday as preparations for the 2024-25 season under Régis Le Bris ramp-up.
Sunderland have now also confirmed that they will face Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille in their final pre-season fixture after clashes against Blackpool and Bradford City when they return to the United Kingdom.
We'll have full coverage of Sunderland’s pre-season tour of Spain across our socials and the website. Keep an eye out for YouTube videos and podcasts too!
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