Team News: Harry Redknapp names first QPR starting lineup

Harry Redknapp has made three alterations to the Queens Park Rangers starting lineup for his match in charge of the club at Sunderland this evening.

The midfield duo of Esteban Granero and Samba Diakite have been recalled, as has former Chelsea full-back Jose Bosingwa.

Meanwhile, hosting Sunderland are able to call upon captain Lee Cattermole, who had been struggling with a knee injury.

However, John O'Shea has missed out because of a knee complaint.

Sunderland: Mignolet; Bardsley, Cuellar, Kilgallon, Rose; Larsson, Cattermole, Gardner, Johnson; Sessegnon; Fletcher

QPR: Cesar; Bosingwa, Nelsen, Hill, Traore; Mackie, Mbia, Diakite, Granero, Taarabt; Cisse