Régis Le Bris will not have any of his currently injured Sunderland players back for the trip to Middlesbrough on Monday night, but has confirmed that many are closing in on a return to action.

REGIS LE BRIS is yet to decide whether or not to replace Mike Dodds, but has paid tribute to the outgoing Sunderland coach. Dodds was on the Black Cats bench during last night’s 3-2 win at ...