Sunderland begin 2025 with a crucial fixture against Sheffield United on Wednesday night.
In a massive game in the promotion battle, both bosses have a number of injury and selection concerns to weigh up. Here’s all the team news from both camps as we have it..
5. Femi Seriki - available
Suffered an injury on the final day of the regular season and missed the semi final but Wilder has said he'll be back for Wembley. An option at right back, though Hamza Choudury has been excellent out of position there of late so will likely continue. | Getty Images
6. Ben Brereton Diaz - available
Missed the two legs of the semi finals due to a virus but Wilder has said he expects him to be available to feature at Wembley. | Ian Hodgson/PA Wire
7. Aji Alese - doubt
Alese almost made an unlikely return to the squad for the semi finals after suffering a serious injury in January but Le Bris confirmed last Monday that he needed another week to be ready. He should therefore be in contention to feature, but Le Bris will have a decision to make about the extent of his possible involvement. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. Ian Poveda - doubt
Spotted back in training this week but big question marks as to whether Le Bris will include him given how little football he has played this year and season. | Frank Reid