Sunderland defender John Mensah backs Ghana team-mate Asamoah Gyan to be a success at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland striker Darren Bent is delighted to be back in the England set-up as he prepares for Friday’s game with Bulgaria.

Leicester City are close to signing Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn for a fee of around £2m.

Sunderland midfielder Boudewijn Zenden insists he is determined to play a part in Steve Bruce’s first-team squad at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn sees the Carling Cup tie against Colchester United as a chance to stake his claim for a first-team berth.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says that no team have made an approach for rumoured Palermo target Anton Ferdinand.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is optimistic that striker Darren Bent will be available for Saturday’s Premier League opener with Birmingham.

Sunderland’s Fraizer Campbell says he is eager to sample the atmosphere of a Tyne-Wear derby.

Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn is eager to establish a place in the first-team after last season’s impressive loan spell at Leicester.

Sunderland await news on a hamstring injury to defender Anton Ferdinand picked up in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Leicester City.