Sunderland injury news: Alex Neil gives a full injury update including Aiden McGeady and Alex Pritchard latest

Pritchard has missed the last two games with a calf problem but should be able to play some part as the Black Cats look to boost their play-off hopes against Mark Bonner's side.

Neil also offered a positive update on Aiden McGeady, who has not featured since November and who the head coach has previously admitted may not feature again this season.

The Irishman made a successful return to training with the senior group on Thursday, an important step forward.

Here's everything Neil said on the injury situation this morning..

ALEX PRITCHARD

“Alex is certainly a lot closer than he had been.

“He just missed out on the last game so I’d imagine he will feature.

LEON DAJAKU, THORBEN HOFFMANN & CALLUM DOYLE

“Leon is still ill, so he won't be available.

“Thorben is much better, he's improved.

“Callum has improved as well, albeit he's not had a massive amount of training days which is probably the only concern for him. His [illness] was also longer than Thorben's so that's something that we'll have to cast an eye over.”

AIDEN McGEADY

"Aiden trained with us yesterday.

“That was a big step forward for him because he's not been with the main group for a while.

“Naturally, his first training session was only the beginning but he was on the grass with us and he looked fine, as well.”

OTHER ISSUES

"We've got a couple of wee bumps and bruises that we'll have to assess between now and tomorrow.”