Team News: Leeds United vs Sunderland

Leeds United take on fellow Premier League side Sunderland this evening, in the second outing of the pre-season tour of the US.

Ahead of kick off in New Jersey, Daniel Farke has named his team to face the Black Cats, which includes a first outing in white for new addition Tarik Muharemović.

Alex Cairns remains in goal following the opener with Wrexham, behind a defence of Jayden Bogle, Sebastiaan Bornauw, skipper Joe Rodon, Muharemović and Gabriel Gudmundsson.

In midfield, Sean Longstaff is partnered by Ao Tanaka, while 17-year-old Callum Mills retains his place after impressing last time out.

Harry Wilson is also handed a first start, linking up with forward Lukas Nmecha who leads the line for United at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Action from the US gets underway at 12:30am for viewers in the UK. Don’t worry, there is still time to purchase your match pass using the link below!

Starting XI: Cairns (GK), Bogle, Bornauw, Rodon, Muharemović, Gudmundsson, Longstaff, Tanaka, Mills, Wilson, Nmecha.

Subs: Mahady (GK), Ombang (GK), Ampadu, James, Piroe, Stach, Justin, Gnonto, Crew, Chadwick, Cresswell, Lane, Lienou, Pickles.