'That says a lot!': Sunderland fans hail Andrew Taylor's attacking call as youngster handed start against Burton

Andrew Taylor has named the Sunderland side to face Burton Albion – and fans have been quick to react.
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The caretaker manager, who steps into the dugout following the dismissal of Phil Parkinson, makes two changes from the side that drew at Fleetwood.

Out go Danny Graham and Chris Maguire, with Elliot Embleton and Max Power handed starts for the clash against the struggling Brewers.

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And fans had plenty to say on those selection calls on social media, with the inclusion of Embleton a major talking point…

Andrew Taylor has named the Sunderland team to face Burton AlbionAndrew Taylor has named the Sunderland team to face Burton Albion
Andrew Taylor has named the Sunderland team to face Burton Albion

@Scookie555 said: “more of the same, 5 at the back and one up front at home - that's really letting the shackles off isn't it!”

@marleygibson4 argued: “Managers just been sacked, go with what the players know until a replacement is found”

@John67684101 added: “Theyve probably been working this formatiin prior pp leaving sonwas obvious playing this formation hopefully will play with freedom and not defensive”

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@aureolaboraleos commented: “Embletons mint but the rest of its very meh"

@LukeHuggan posted: “Elliot Embleton starts, truly the start of the new era”

@KieWeatherall_ tweeted: “Happy with Embleton being in, where are his attackers to feed the ball to? 1=Wyke”

@Philip_RJ89 added: “Elliot Embleton straight into the starting eleven. That says a lot, and even though it’s a fairly predictable XI otherwise, I’d expect us to play with more creativity and freedom tonight. Let’s go!”

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Sunderland XI: Matthews; Wright, McLaughlin, Flanagan; O’Nien, Hume, Leadbitter, Power, Scowen; Embleton, Wyke

Sunderland subs: Burge, Maguire, Dobson, Sanderson, Graham, Grigg, McFadzean

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