Opportunities will come, so be ready - Le Bris

Régis Le Bris has told his Sunderland players to be ready for greater rotation in the weeks ahead.

- by Phil Smith

Le Bris has kept faith with a small group of players in the opening months of the campaign, who have led the Black Cats to the brink of 20 points before December and performed very well most weeks. Bournemouth's visit to the Stadium of Light today marks the start of an intense period, however, with no international break until March and a demanding schedule over the festive period.

"I think naturally, organically, it will happen, for sure," Le Bris said.