Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Ex-Sunderland stars Jordan Pickford and Jordan Henderson named in England squad
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The Black Cats couldn’t quite get over the line against Michael Appleton’s Lincoln City at the Stadium of Light in front of 10,000 supporters.
Sunderland managed to level the aggregate scores at 2-2 with two first-half goals but a second-half Lincoln strike cemented the Imps’ place in the final at Wembley Stadium.
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Hide AdThat means Sunderland will play in League One for a fourth season and leaves the Black Cats with a major task on their hands with most of the current playing squad out of contract at the end of the season.
It is safe to say head coach Lee Johnson with a major rebuild on his hands.
Refresh the page and scroll through our live blog for a recap of all the big stories from around the Stadium of Light and League One as they broke throughout the day.
Sunderland AFC transfer news (May 25)
Key Events
- Sunderland are preparing for another season of League One football
- There a multiple decisions to be made on out-of-contract players
- The Black Cats’ summer retained list is out now
- Sunderland Under-23s missed out on promotion at Crystal Palace last night.
Henderson and Pickford in England’s provisional Euro 2020 squad
Former Sunderland duo Jordan Henderson and Jordan Pickford have been included in Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2020.
Southgate has picked 33 players but will have to cut that down to 26 before this summer’s tournament.
Liverpool captain Henderson, 30, hasn’t played a competitive match since February due to a groin injury but is expected to be fit for the tournament.
Everton keeper Pickford, 27, has been the Toffees No 1 stopper since leaving Sunderland in 2017 and has made 31 Premier League appearances this term.
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