Sunderland are preparing for their Championship match against Millwall - but who will start for Mike Dodds’ side?
The Black Cats beat play-off contenders West Brom last weekend, after Pierre Ekwah scored the only goal of the game. Dodds once again opted to play with a back three and wing-backs, but may alter his side’s system this weekend.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face Millwall at the Stadium of Light:
5. LB: Aji Alese
After returning from an injury setback, the defender has come off Sunderland’s bench during their last three matches and is pushing for a start. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Dan Neil
Neil has been one of the first names on Sunderland’s team sheet this season and has missed just one league game due to a suspension. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: Pierre Ekwah
Ekwah netted his fifth league goal of the season against West Brom, producing an impressive first-time finish from a corner. Photo: Frank Reid
8. RW: Chris Rigg
Still only 16, Rigg has started Sunderland’s last three matches on the right flank and hasn’t looked out of place at all. Photo: Frank Reid