'Not surprised!': Sunderland fans react as Jack Ross makes ONE change against AFC Wimbledon

Jack Ross has made just ONE change to his Sunderland side to take on AFC Wimbledon – and fans have been quick to react.
Jack Ross has made a big defensive callJack Ross has made a big defensive call
Jack Ross has made a big defensive call

After three successive victories, Ross has resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes – and has only handed a recall to Denver Hume.

He replaces Conor McLaughlin at left-back as the Black Cats stick with four at the back.

And here’s how fans reacted to the team news:

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@ow3n__ said: “Line up for Sunderland looks double decent! HWTL.”

@76skelly added: “Not surprised with the team, hoping Hume plays well. Good to a natural left footer back at LB”

@LeedMatthew asked: “You sign a right back and don’t play him how does that make sense?”

@GabeRain posted: “Leadbitter starting every game this season then”

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@joshtroberts commented: “Leadbitter starting every game this season then”

@JoeThirlwell1 tweeted: “Good team, that. Hopefully Hume can prove a few doubters wrong with a solid performance.”

On Hume, @illusionsKz added: “He was really good in a back 4 last season?”

@jimmylowson said: “Sensible team selection from Ross, Dobson for Power is the only other change I'd liked to have seen”

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Meanwhile, our Sunderland AFC writer Phil Smith offered his verdict on the team.

He said: “Denver Hume recalled to the starting XI.

“Big show of faith and a big opportunity for the #SAFC youngster.

“That's the only change from Rochdale win.”

Sunderland XI: J McLaughlin; O’Nien, Willis, Ozturk, Hume; Leadbitter, Power; Maguire, McGeady, Gooch; Wyke

Sunderland subs: Burge, Flanagan, McGeouch, Dobson, C McLaughlin, Embleton, Grigg