Régis Le Bris has some big decisions to make as Sunderland begin another three-game week with Watford’s visit to the Stadium of Light on Saturday lunchtime.
Here’s how we think the Black Cats might well line up, and what Le Bris’s bench will look like
17. Sub - Leo Hjelde
No doubt he'll be in the squad as cover for Cirkin and has even emerged as a possible option in the case of penalty shootouts. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
18. Sub - Salis Abdul Samed
Hasn't been able to find a level of form that puts him in contention to play a major part at Wembley but his experience could yet be important. | Frank Reid
19. Sub - Tommy Watson
Seems unlikely to get minutes now Mundle is available again but an option as an impact sub if Sunderland are chasing the game. | Frank Reid
20. Sub - Harrison Jones
Sunderland have been hopeful that Aji Alese might be able to make the bench but Jones could keep his place after a good campaign. | Chris Fryatt