Elliot Embleton came into Sunderland's starting XI against West Bromwich Albion at the Stadium of Light as Tony Mowbray made one change to the side that beat Millwall last time out on Wearside. Embleton replaced Jack Clarke, with the latter dropping to the bench.
There was no place in the squad for striker Ross Stewart, however. The Scotland international had been expected to be involved for the first time since suffering a thigh injury at the end of August, with Mowbray saying last week that he would be on the bench 'as long as he feels strong and confident'.
But Stewart's name was not on the teamsheet, with Mowbray opting to take a more cautious approach and give him more time.
