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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris insists their buying spree was needed to bridge the "gap" ahead of their Premier League return.

There is just one change to the XI from the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend, with Jenson Seelt returning to the heart of defence after a minor injury. That means Reinildo moves across to his strongest left-back position. Noah Sadiki again gets the nod in midfield.