Sunderland fans are in dreamland with their SAFC favourites gearing up for a season of European football.
The UEFA Europa League draw will be held on Friday, August 28 and it will set out Sunderland’s eight opponents for the league phase.
But we had a question for the followers of the Sunderland Echo’s sister Facebook page called Wearside Echoes which specialises in nostalgia .
We asked: ‘Who would you select to play for the Black Cats in the Europa League if you could select a squad of players from any time in the club’s history?’
It certainly got supporters thinking and here are the players who got the most nominations. Have a look and see if you agree.
And if you don’t, get in touch to share your own thoughts on which legends should be in the team. Tell us more by emailing [email protected]
1. Jimmy Montgomery
Jimmy Montgomery pulls off his miracle double save in the 1973 FA Cup Final. He got the most nominations for Sunderland's keeper in Europe, although there were also called for Robin Roefs and Shay Given. | se
2. Colin Todd
Colin Todd, second left, pictured at Sunderland in 1968. He gets one of the defender's spots after making 173 appearances for Sunderland, 293 for Derby and 27 for England. | se
3. Charlie Hurley
The King, pictured in 1964, is still held in high regard after his 402 appearances for Sunderland in between 1957 and 1969. | NW
4. Dave Watson
Dave scored this bullet header for Sunderland against Luton in the 1973 FA Cup run. The talented centre half - and one-time centre forward - played 177 times for Sunderland and 65 times for England. | se