Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has named an unchanged lineup for his side's Premier League clash against Hull City at the Stadium of Light.
This means that Liam Bridcutt makes his second successive start for the Black Cats, having also featured in their 3-0 derby win at Newcaastle United last Saturday.
Lee Cattermole is back in the Sunderland squad, but has to make do with a place on the bench this afternoon.
Meanwhile, Hull boss Steve Bruce has drafted back Jake Livermore into his team for today's encounter.
Sunderland: Mannone, Bardsley, Alonso, Bridcutt, O'Shea, Brown, Ki, Colback, Johnson, Borini, Altidore
Hull City: Harper, Rosenior, Figueroa, Davies, Meyler, Huddlestone, Livermore, McShane, Jelavic, Long, Elmohamady
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Subhankar Mondal
