Sunderland are set to play Championship football for the first time since 2018 next season with excitement already building on Wearside.
The hope for Alex Neil's side is that they can stabilise themselves back in the second tier of English football next season with an experienced squad at the Scotsman's disposal.
However, there are a number of key players for the Black Cats who are out of contract next summer, which means Championship survival is imperative if Sunderland want to continue to build.