Sunderland are preparing to face QPR in the Championship - but who will start for Tony Mowbray’s side at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium?
The Black Cats beat Southampton 5-0 before the international break, meaning they have taken seven points from their last three matches.
New Sunderland signings Mason Burstow and Adil Aouchiche could make their debuts, while striker Nazariy Rusyn was still awaiting his visa on Thursday afternoon.
Despite losing three of their first five league games this season, QPR won 2-0 at Middlesbrough last time out.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland XI to face QPR at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium:
5. LB: Dennis Cirkin
After missing the end of last season with an injury, Cirkin has made a strong start to this campaign, starting every match at left-back. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Dan Neil
Neil has been given more licence to get forward this season and has been forming an effective midfield partnership with Pierre Ekwah. Photo: Frank Reid
7. CM: Pierre Ekwah
The French midfielder was outstanding in the win over Southampton and scored his first two senior goals in the first half. Photo: Frank Reid
8. RW: Patrick Roberts
Roberts has missed Sunderland’s last two matches against Coventry and Southampton with a minor hamstring issue but has returned to training over the international break. Photo: Frank Reid