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Sunderland’s new manager Steve Bruce ready for big club challenge after serving his apprenticeship at several different levels.

Sunderland are invited to compete in the 2009 Amsterdam Tournament hosted by Dutch Eredivisie side Ajax in July.

Sky Sports News understands Steve Bruce has agreed a deal to take over at Sunderland.

Dwight Yorke is among seven players released by Sunderland with David Connolly, Arnau Riera and Darren Ward also shown the door.

Djibril Cisse is to leave Sunderland after the Black Cats confirmed they do not want to sign the Marseille striker on a permanent deal.

Ricky Sbragia has admitted the run-in to the season had been a “nightmare” after he announced he was quitting as Sunderland boss.

Kenwyne Jones refused to commit his future to Sunderland should the Black Cats drop out of the Barclays Premier League.

Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon is set to find out on Wednesday if his season is over with a knee injury.

Sunderland forward Djibril Cisse has been arrested on suspicion of common assault following an incident outside a lap dancing bar.The striker was later released on police bail by officers investigating the incident during the early hours of Monday in Newcastle city centre.