Cats stars in action in international break

THE Premier League pauses once again for the October internationals, with Sunderland well represented across senior and youth levels worldwide. The Black Cats have an unprecedented number of players representing their countries, showing just how strong their squad is. Here's when the players are in action.

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REINILDO MANDAVA

(Mozambique)

The wing-back will feature in World Cup qualifying action for Mozambique, who face Guinea today at 5pm BST before travelling to take on Somalia on Tuesday.

GRANIT XHAKA

(Switzerland)

Midfielder Xhaka is once again part of the Switzerland squad as they continue their World Cup qualification campaign. They visit Sweden tomorrow before facing Slovenia on Monday.

CHEMSDINE TALBI

(Moгocco)

The lively winger links up with Morocco for both a friendly and a World Cup qualifier. Morocco host Bahrain in a friendly tonight, before welcoming Congo for a qualifier on Tuesday.

NOAH SADIKI & ARTHUR MASUAKU

(DR Congo)

Defenders Sadiki and Masuaku will represent DR Congo in two World Cup qualifiers. They travel to face Togo tomorrow before hosting Sudan on Tuesday.