Sunderland AFC news: Team news as Michael Beale gives verdict on Tony Mowbray and Birmingham City

Sunderland are preparing for Saturday's Championship match against Birmingham - and head coach Michael Beale held his pre-match press conference today.

The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back following Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield, which saw Michael Beale’s side drop to 10th in the Championship table. Birmingham, managed by former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray, beat Blackburn 1-0 last time out but remain in a relegation battle.

Here's what was said at the Academy of Light as Beale spoke to the media: