O'Nien a positive example of Black Cats, says Le Bris

Régis Le Bris has underlined Luke O'Nien's importance to Sunderland's success as the defender waits for his first taste of Premier League action.

- by Phil Smith

O'Nien has been an unused substitute in recent weeks having returned to full training following the dislocated shoulder he suffered in the opening stages of the Championship playoff final win over Sheffield United.

The defender has been working hard to build his match fitness in recent weeks, featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Livingston during the last international break and playing the full game as Sunderland U21s drew 2-2 with Anderlecht on Wednesday.