Surprisingly, there’s no room for midfielder Max Power or hat-trick hero against AFC Wimbledon Chris Maguire, whilst one of the club’s new signings makes the cut.
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the starting XI SAFC fans want to see Jack Ross select when everybody is injury-free.
5. CB - Alim Ozturk
69% of Sunderland fans chose Alim Ozturk to partner Willis. Photo: Frank Reid
6. LW - Aiden McGeady
The Republic of Ireland international winger won the Twitter poll with a huge 87%. Photo: Frank Reid
7. RW - Lynden Gooch
The American winger gets the nod with 42% of the vote. Photo: Frank Reid
8. CM - Grant Ladbitter
The captain starts in Sunderland fans' strongest starting XI with 38% of the vote. Photo: Frank Reid