Sunderland v Nottingham Forest 1-1 as Regis Le Bris drops selection hints

JACK Clarke was on the scoresheet for the second time in pre-season as Sunderland drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in Spain.

Clarke put the Black Cats ahead from the spot in the first half before Omar Richards equalized for the Premier League side after the break.

It was Clarke’s second goal – and penalty – of pre-season, following his free-kick success in last weekend’s draw at Gateshead.

After splitting his first team for last weekend’s friendly, Regis Le Bris has named what he could consider to be his strongest squad, perhaps offering some clues as the Championship season approaches.

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Chris Rigg started and impressed, while Eliezer Mayenda got the nod and caught the eye. New signing Alan Browne was not involved, while Jay Matete and Luis Hemir also missed out.

Sunderland are back in action when they take on CD Eldense on Sunday evening.

SAFC XI: Patterson; Hume (Pembele 70′), O’Nien (Anderson 75′), Alese (Hjelde 70′), Cirkin (Bennette 75′); Roberts (Watson 75′), Neil (Embleton 70′), Rigg (Ekwah 60′), Clarke (Mundle 70′); Jobe (Aouchiche 75′), Mayenda (Rusyn 70′)