Sunderland are preparing to face Rotherham United in the Championship - but who will start for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back following successive league defeats against Ipswich and Preston, with both games finishing 2-1.
Rotherham have taken one point from their first two league games this season, after squandering a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Blackburn last time out.
Here’s our predicted Sunderland line-up to face Rotherham at the Stadium of Light:
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
The Sunderland keeper has been unfortunate to concede four times in two games this season, after being beaten by a couple of deflected efforts. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Trai Hume
Hume has started Sunderland’s first two league games at right-back this season but could have more competition if Lynden Gooch is available again. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Dan Ballard
After signing a new contract earlier this month, the 23-year-old looks like the Black Cats’ first-choice centre-back. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
O’Nien has started ahead of Danny Batth for Sunderland’s first two league games this season, with Mowbray highlighting the former’s quality in possession. Photo: Frank Reid