'Great to see Academy lads starting' - Sunderland fans react as Jack Ross makes ELEVEN changes at Morecambe
Group leaders Sunderland are well placed to qualify after a win over Carlisle United and a draw against Stoke City U21s, which was followed by a penalty shoot-out victory for an extra point.
The Black Cats top the group with five points.
Here's the best of the SAFC fan reaction on Twitter to the Sunderland team news:
Jack Waldron tweeted: "Strong team even with changes."
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Hide AdBilly tweeted: "Aye, Just The 11 Changes... Either Way, HAWWAYY THE LADDSS!! #SAFC"
James tweeted: "Great news, always nice to see academy players get minutes!"
Roker Report tweeted: "Be nice to see some of the academy products making their debuts tonight. Hopefully Maja can get a goal or two ahead of this weekend's game! Ha way!!!"
ALS: SAFC FANZINE tweeted: "Changes as expected. Good to see a few lads getting some game time!"
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Hide AdWise Men Say Podcast tweeted: "If you think I’m paying £10 to watch a stream of a Checkatrade Trophy game in a group that, barring some freak result, we’ve already qualified from, then you’d be absolutely right."