Jamie McAllister

Lee Johnson

Kyril Louis-Dreyfus explains Lee Johnson's sacking as Sunderland head coach James Copley

Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead

Major fitness boost for Sunderland Phil Smith

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson

Injury-hit Sunderland rocked by another blow with Luke O'Nien facing months out Phil Smith

Sunderland's Tom Flanagan, left, watched by Wycombe's Anis Mehmeti, has started the season in superb form.

'They have got to be the right quality' - Sunderland chief reveals transfer upda... Phil Smith

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson. (Photo credit: Frank Reid)

Round-up: SAFC 'increasingly confident' of sealing defender deal Jordan Cronin

Elliot Embleton celebrates his stunning goal at the Stadium of Light

McAllister has this verdict as Sunderland go top with impressive win Phil Smith

Oxford United boss Karl Robinson

Football Lee Johnson reacts as Sunderland assistant hit with SIX game ban by FA Phil Smith

Sunderland Head Coach Lee Johnson

Coach explains what Sunderland's form shows about Lee Johnson's methods Phil Smith

Lynden Gooch missed Saturday's win over Rochdale with a calf injury

Lee Johnson hoping for return of this key Sunderland player at Portsmouth Phil Smith

Charlie Wyke scores Sunderland's second goal

Sunderland coach reacts to another crucial win Phil Smith

Sunderland youngster Dan Neil

Sunderland coach reveals the 'really good' youngster who shone against Port Vale Phil Smith

Sunderland midfielder Elliot Embleton is set for a big chance to impress on Tuesday evening

McAllister drops Sunderland selection hints ahead of cup clash Phil Smith