Sunderland will have two late fitness tests tomorrow before taking on Blackburn at home, a few players have had to pay visits to the physio after the home defeat against Chelsea.
Lee Cattermole and keeper Marton Fulop will to wait until the last minute before the decision is made for them to feature. Although Scottish International keeper Craig Gordon is fit to replace Fulop if he is deemed unfit to take part.
Striker Kenwyne Jones and midfielder Kieran Richardson have both shaken off minor knocks, new signing Lorik Cana has been given the go ahead to play after a suspected broken hand.