Sunderland are adding ten new recruits to their Academy setup for the new season.
Joining Conor Hourihane, the 16-year-old Irish midfielder, who has chosen the Wearsiders ahead of other top clubs, will be David Brown (defender, Stanley), Joe Cornforth (defender, Cramlington), Andrew Galer (striker, Sunderland), Liam Hubbock (striker, Newcastle), Martin Hunter (goalkeeper, Whitley Bay), Dan Madden (defender, Durham), Liam Noble (midfielder, Newcastle), Adam Reid (midfielder, Hartlepool) and Gavin Scott (striker, Stanley).