Sunderland travel to Middlesbrough next Monday in what is a vital game for the promotion aspirations of both teams.
Both suffered disappointing results at the weekend, with Sunderland held to a draw by Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough losing away at Preston North End. Both Michael Carrick and Regis Le Bris have a number of injury and selection concerns to consider as the week develops. Here’s all the team and injury news as we have it at this stage...
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