Team News: Fabio Borini starts for Sunderland

Fabio Borini has been named in the starting XI for Sunderland's trip to Hull City today.

The Italian striker grabbed the winner in last week's 2-1 win against Newcastle United.

Gus Poyet also opts for Steven Fletcher and Jozy Altidore in an attacking team.

Hull City start with Yannick Sagbo, while David Meyler takes Sone Aluko's place after the latter injured himself in the warm-up. Steve Harper also returns in goal.

Hull City: Harper; Rosenior, Figueroa, Davies, McShane; Huddlestone, Livermore, Elmohamady, Boyd, Aluko; Sagbo

Sunderland: Westwood; Bardsley, Dossena, O'Shea, Cuellar; Cattermole, Colback, Larsson; Borini, Fletcher, Altidore