Steven Fletcher returns for Sunderland this afternoon in their Premier League clash with Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Martin O'Neill has made a further three changes, with Alfred N'Diaye, John O'Shea and Sebastian Larsson all returning.
Goalkeeper Joel Robles in named on the bench for the hosts with Angelo Henriquez following their recent loan moves from Atletico Madrid and Manchester United respectively.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has restored seven names to his starting lineup, including Franco Di Santo, Sean Maloney and Jean Beausejour.
Wigan: Al Habsi; McCarthy, Caldwell, Boyce, Stam; Maloney, Gomez, McArthur, Beausejour, Figueroa; Di Santo
Subs: Joel, Jones, Henriquez, McManaman, Espinoza, Boselli, Golobart
Sunderland: Mignolet; Colback, O'Shea, Bramble; Gardner, N'Diaye, Larsson, Vaughan, Johnson; Sessegnon, Fletcher
Subs: Westwood, Wickham, McFadden, Kilgallon, McClean, Elmohamady, Bardsley
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