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:
13. Ben Crompton
The defender started against South Shields and looked impressive. Photo: FRANK REID
14. Jobe Bellingham
The former Birmingham City man looked impressive against Gateshead. Photo: Matthew Lewis
15. Chris Rigg
The youngster played against South Shields and scored the winner during Sunderland's first pre-season game. Photo: Nathan Stirk
16. Patrick Roberts
The attacker started the pre-season game against Gateshead and looked lively in the opening period. Photo: George Wood