Winger Adam Johnson will return to training next week after recovering from a shoulder injury that has ruled him out of Sunderland's last three games.
"This week Adam had to go to the doctor for the final time - but everything is OK with his legs," said Black Cats boss Dick Advocaat. "So he's started running and then maybe he can start training next week.
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