Sunderland return to Championship action next weekend looking to build on their excellent start to the season at Hull City.
The Tigers fell to a heavy defeat against Norwich City in their last outing but had won three games before that as they battled back from a poor start to the campaign under new boss Tim Walter. Both Walter and Regis Le Bris have some injury concerns to contend with, and some big decisions to make. Here’s the early team news for both sides.
9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images
10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill