Sunderland defender Denver Hume marks injury return with under-23s side at Wolves

Denver Hume’s road to recovery took a big step forward as the defender was named in the starting line-up for Sunderland’s under-23 side at Wolves.

By Dominic Scurr

Published 27th Sep 2021, 17:54 BST

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The 23-year-old has been recovering from a serious hamstring problem and could now be in line for a return to first team action for Sunderland’s Papa John’s Trophy match at Lincoln City next Tuesday (7pm kick-off).

And with his future at the Stadium of Light finally secured with a new contract, the left-back can hopefully start looking forward.

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Denver Hume of Sunderland in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Denver Hume of Sunderland in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Sunderland and Northampton Town at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2021 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

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