Sunderland’s under-21s side are preparing to face Reading in the semi-finals of Premier League 2 - but how will the young Black Cats line up at the Select Car Leasing Stadium?
Graeme Murty’s side came from behind three times against West Ham in the last eight, before winning 5-3 on penalties. Chris Rigg won’t be available for Sunderland, though, after the midfielder joined up with England’s under-17s squad for the European Under-17 Championship finals in Cyprus.
Here’s how Sunderland could line up against Reading on Monday:
9. CAM: Harrison Jones
Jones, now 19, has stepped up from the under-18s to the under-21s team impressively this season, scoring seven goals in 21 Premier League 2 appearances. He’s also been called up to the senior squad this term. Photo: Chris Fryatt
10. LW: Tom Watson
Watson converted the winning penalty as Sunderland beat West Ham in the quarter-finals. It came after the teenage winger had equalised in the final minutes of extra-time to force the shootout. Photo: Chris Fryatt
11. ST: Trey Ogunsuyi
It’s been a memorable season for the 17-year-old striker, who has stepped up to the under-21s team at Sunderland and earned a call-up for Belgium’s under-18s team. Ogunsuyi scored his first Premier League 2 goal as the young Black Cats beat Wolves in the quarter-finals. Photo: Chris Fryatt