Bolton v SUNDERLAND: Darren Bent and Fraizer Campbell to get first starts against Trotters

14 August 2009 11:54
Steve Bruce could include four of his summer signings in his squad when he goesinto his first Premier League game as Sunderland boss.[LNB]Lee Cattermole, the most recent recruit, will be joined by fellow midfielder Lorik Cana and strikers Darren Bent and Fraizer Campbell.[LNB]Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva will finally link up with his new teammates after having his visa application granted, but is unlikely to play due to a lack of match fitness.[LNB]Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is still recovering from knee surgery, so Marton Fulop starts the season with Northern Ireland Under-21 international Trevor Carson on the bench.[LNB] Down and out: Gordon will miss the season opener[LNB]Defender Nyron Nosworthy is expected to be involved despite dislocating a finger in last Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw at Hearts. But Bruce will check on midfielder Andy Reid (thigh) and right-back Phil Bardsley (ankle), who are slight doubts.[LNB]Sunderland (from):  Fulop, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Collins, McCartney, Cana, Cattermole, Richardson, Reid, Malbranque, Campbell, Bent, Jones, Nosworthy, Da Silva, Leadbitter, Henderson, Tainio, Edwards, Healy, Carson.[LNB]ALL TEAM NEWS FOR THE BIG PREMIER LEAGUE KICK-OFF [LNB]  Explore more:People:Lorik Cana, Steve Bruce, Lee Cattermole, Craig Gordon, Darren BentPlaces:Northern Ireland, Paraguay

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