Sunderland are back in Championship action on Tuesday night when they face Derby County at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats are looking to bounce straight back from their defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. Regis Le Bris has a number of injury concerns to weigh up, and a couple of interesting selection dilemmas. Here’s how we think Sunderland will line up, and what the bench is likely to look like...
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
Patterson is firmly established as Sunderland's first choice goalkeeper. | Frank Reid
2. RB - Trai Hume
Hume is one booking away from a suspension but has managed it impressively well across the last two fixtures, particularly important given Dan Ballard's absence. Sure to continue in the side on Friday night. Photo: Nigel French
3. CB - Luke O'Nien
O'Nien has started the season in superb form and will keep his place here with Dan Ballard still absent through injury. | Kian Abdullah/Huw Evans Agency
4. CB - Chris Mepham
Le Bris has confirmed that Dan Ballard is still absent with an ankle problem and may not return until after the upcoming international break. That means Mepham is in line for an extended opportunity to cement his place in the team having impressed since his debut. | Frank Reid