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Oman will hope to halt Australia's record winning streak when they meet in a crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers – Group B clash in Doha

An upset loss to Oman and a narrow win over China have sharpened Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu’s focus ahead of back-to-back World Cup qualifying games against Saudi Arabia and Australia.

Socceroos defender Miloš Degenek tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan.

An upset loss to Oman and a narrow win over China have sharpened Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu’s focus ahead of back-to-back World Cup qualifying games against Saudi Arabia and Australia. The Japan squad travels to the Saudi capital knowing that a defeat on Thursday will be a significant setback in its bid for a seventh successive World Cup appearance.

Sunderland AFC 5-0 Cheltenham Town

Bailey Wright has given his verdict after a resounding victory, goal and clean sheet on Tuesday night against Cheltenham Town.

Blackpool 2-3 Sunderland

Welcome back to the Stadium of Light for today’s opening game of the Sky Bet League One season against Wigan Athletic.

Corry Evans has been named Sunderland AFC’s new team captain ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. Aiden McGeady has been named vice-captain, with club captains Bailey Wright and Luke O’Nien joining Lynden Gooch and Tom Flanagan to complete the senior team’s new leadership group. Evans, who joined the club in July following an eight-year spell with Blackburn Rovers, made over 200 appearances during his time at Ewood Park and he has earnt 65 international caps to date. Speaking to sa...

Lee Johnson has given an update regarding team news ahead of Saturday’s crucial Play-Off semi-final second leg with Lincoln City. Johnson touched on the latest with Aiden McGeady, confirming he is available to start the match should he be selected. “Geads is all good. Since I’ve come in, I’ve had the option of starting him in every game, and that will continue to be the case,” the Head Coach said. “He has been top quality throughout my tenure so far, he has underst...