With the League One season rapidly approaching, fans have called for Ross to make FIVE changes against the top flight outfit – and hand opportunities to some first-team stars. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the team Sunderland fans voted for on our Sunderland Echo SAFC Twitter page:
5. CM: Grant Leadbitter
In a close run vote between Leadbitter, Ethan Robson and Elliot Embleton, it was the former Middlesbrough man who edged it. Photo: Frank Reid
6. AM: Chris Maguire
62% of supporters want to see Maguire start alongside McGeady, with the duo providing support to a lone striker. Photo: Frank Reid
7. ST: Will Grigg
Yet to hit the goal trail in pre-season, 61% of fans want Grigg to be handed a start as he looks to get on the scoresheet Photo: Frank Reid