So there are four first-team players starting for Sunderland, including Bass, Huggins, Matete and Ba.

Bennette has also been named on the bench, with the feeling he could be needed for Wednesday’s trip to Huddersfield while Jack Clarke is suspended.

Ellis Taylor has also been named in the starting XI after spending the first few months of the season on loan at Hartlepool.

Spellman and Max Thompson are also available again following suspensions.