[Mighty T.A.L.]

Nyron Nosworthy has been passed fit for The Black Cats following a hamstring problem, while Ross Wallace is also back from suspension.

However, defenders Stephen Wright, Stanislav Varga and Kenny Cunningham all remain sidelined.

Inigo Idiakez is an injury doubt for Southampton after picking up a thigh strain during last week's goalless draw with Hull, while Grzegorz Rasiak is still struggling with bruised ribs.

Defender Chris Makin is expected to shake off a toe problem to face his former club, and Michael Svensson could figure for the first time in a year following long-term knee trouble.

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