Sunderland conclude a busy week when they welcome Oxford United to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.
The Black Cats have been in excellent form with back-to-back wins on the road against Hull City and Luton Town, but Oxford have made a solid start to the campaign and Regis Le Bris will be aware of the dangers of any complacency. Le Bris faces a difficult dilemma in finding the balance between continuity and fresh legs - so here’s how we think he will go....
13. Sub - Leo Hjelde
Almost certain to be in the squad given the cover he can offer on the left of defence and in the middle. Got some league minutes in three of the last four games, which Le Bris said was a reward for his consistency in training. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Sub - Tommy Watson
Made his full debut on Wednesday night and in contention to get some more minutes off the bench here. | Frank Reid
15. Sub - Milan Aleksic
Was moments away from his debut off the bench in stoppage time during midweek and so will hope for a chance here. | Frank Reid Photo: The Academy of Light
16. Sub - Eliezer Mayenda
Mayenda returned to the pitch after injury on Wednesday night and will be in contention for more minutes in this game. Photo: Stu Forster