The Black Cats won 4-3 at Mariners Park against South Shields during their first pre-season friendly then winning 3-2 later in the day against Gateshead at the Gateshead International Stadium.
Sunderland now face a trip to the USA where they will face San Antonio, New Mexico and North Carolina before returning to England to play Real Mallorca at the Stadium of Light and Hartlepool United at The Vic.
Here, though, we take a look at how Mowbray’s travelling party to America is shaping up after the club confirmed the 26 players heading stateside:
5. Dennis Cirkin
The left-back enjoyed a good season during 2023-23 despite some injury issues. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dan Ballard
The former Arsenal man has been linked with West Ham but will be joining Sunderland's pre-season tour as things stand. Photo: FRANK REID
7. Danny Batth
The centre-back has been linked with Blackburn Rovers. However, Tony Mowbray recently stated that Batth was set to join Sunderland's trip to the USA. Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Nectar Triantis
Having now arrived on Wearside after his summer break, Triantis is due to travel with Sunderland to America. Photo: Hagen Hopkins