Starting XI: One change predicted for Sunderland versus Norwich this afternoon!

Today at 01:24 AM

We know Regis doesn't like change, so they'll be minimal at best.

While last weekend ended up being a brilliant result, the opening spell of the game left a lot to be desired. The character shown to come back was excellent, but we shouldn't have let ourselves get into the position where we needed to.

Norwich come to the Stadium of Light in indifferent form, and offer a good opportunity to take a valuable three points before a run of fixtures against teams vying for promotion.

Team wise, there doesn't seem to be any new injuries – Ian Poveda's allegedly fit, so he might get on the bench, but other than that we don't have any other returning players as yet, so changes are likely to be minimal.

Goalkeeper: Anthony Patterson

Could have done better with the first Swansea goal but had no chance with the second, which was a cracker.

Defence: Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin

I think Luke's got to come back in today, and I can only see Dan Ballard being the one to drop out. O'Nien's progression of the ball from the centre of defence is massively important for us, and we really miss it when he's not there. Elsewhere, you'd expect Hume and Cirkin at fullback, while Mepham's practically the first name on the team sheet these days.

Midfield: Dan Neil, Chris Rigg, Jobe

Same again here. Dan Neil has really stepped up his performance levels over recent weeks, while Rigg and Jobe had decent games once we got going – it was good to see Jobe back on the scoresheet; I think him and Rigg should be getting close to double figures this season.

Attack: Patrick Roberts, Wilson Isidor, Elezier Mayenda

Same again here too. I would start Aouchiche on the left rather than Mayenda as I don't think Mayenda's suited to playing there (he's far better on the right where he can cut inside) but we'll surely go with this trio from the off. Hopefully Wilson will get a goal – he needs one.