Lynden Gooch is in contention for Sunderland's weekend's trip to Norwich City and will be in the squad that travels to Norfolk. Gooch has been out of action since mid-January due to a hip flexor problem but was back out on the pitches at the Academy of Light last week, initially taking part in non-contact training before stepping that up to full training.
And the 27-year-old could play some part in Sunday's game at Carrow Road, although he is more likely to be included on the bench than thrust straight into the starting XI after so long out. Full-back Niall Huggins is also back in training and closing in on a first-team return after recovering from the ankle injury which was the latest in a series of problems that have restricted him to just two appearances this season, although Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray says Huggins will need to play for the U21s before he ready to be considered for a senior comeback.
Mowbray also said an unnamed key player had limped out of training today with a muscle injury which will need to be monitored, but it could mean he has another injury doubt to contend with this weekend. "I think Lynden will probably be in the travelling squad," said Mowbray.
