Phil Parkinson provides a Sunderland injury update after concerns over Jordan Willis, Josh Scowen and Elliot Embleton

Phil Parkinson says the decision to substitute Jordan Willis and Josh Scowen was a precautionary one – and has also offered an update on the fitness of Elliot Embleton.

By Phil Smith

Published 29th Aug 2020, 18:20 BST

The Sunderland boss has allayed any injury concerns after both Willis and Scowen were withdrawn during the 1-0 win.

Neither look like serious injuries at this stage.

The Black Cats boss added that he hoped Elliot Embleton would be able to train next week, after he was again missing with a thigh injury picked up in the win over Gateshead last week.

“Jordan just felt his groin tighten during a clearance, and we obviously weren’t going to take any risks with him,” Parkinson said.

“Josh has just picked up a bruised foot/ankle in a challenge, but it doesn’t look too bad at the moment.

“Elliot [Embleton] hasn’t trained yet but he should be back running on Monday.”