Craig Gordon insists he will not risk further damage to his broken arm by rushing his recuperation.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is hoping his side can maintain their impressive return against the Barclays Premier League big boys.

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

Steve Bruce claims it is a ‘tragedy’ that Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell has been ruled out for six months with a knee injury.

Steve Bruce claims it is a ‘tragedy’ that Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell has been ruled out for six months with a knee injury.

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson is relishing the chance to further his football education on the international stage.

Sunderland have confirmed Martyn Waghorn has joined Leicester City for a fee of 3m, while Teemu Tainio has been released.

Sunderland forward Fraizer Campbell will miss most of the season due to the serious knee injury he sustained against Manchester City.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is close to signing Ghana’s World Cup striker Asamoah Gyan

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