Sunderland captain John O'Shea retains hope that manager David Moyes will have January funds.

Sunderland's squad will be stretched to the limit for the FA Cup third round clash against Burnley with Lamine Kone, Didier Ndong and Wahbi Khazri away for the next month on African Cup of Nations duty.

O'Shea says he hopes Moyes will be able to strengthen now the transfer window is open, but also thinks it's an opportunity for some of the club's younger players.

“Hopefully we can get a bit of help in," he told the Sunderland Echo. “The injuries are tough but the other guys have to step up and take responsibility.

“Didier was fantastic, we'll lose him but it was good to see the application he showed for the whole game.

“We'll lose him for a few weeks, Lamine and Wahbi too.

“But that might mean a chance for some of the younger boys.

“You never know we might get some help too [in the transfer window]."