Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is set to go with Liam Bridcutt against Everton this weekend.
Bridcutt is set to benefit from Lee Cattermole's suspension and make his first Premier League start of the season against Everton on Sunday.
Cattermole will be sidelined for almost three weeks because of the international break after picking up a one-game ban following his fifth booking of the season during Monday's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
"Liam has been fine and is waiting," said Poyet.
"I've even been tempted every now and then to play them both (Cattermole and Bridcutt) together."
